The climate of Porthcawl in May is humid. An average of 52 mm precipitation is recorded over 15 days. The situation is wetter than the previous month: in April, an average of 33 mm is recorded over 11 days.
Temperatures are rather cool in Porthcawl in May, but remain tolerable with appropriate clothing. The average maximum temperature reaches 14°C, while the minimum falls to about 10°C. The month's average temperature is 12°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Porthcawl in May: 22°C as a maximum in 2012 and 3°C as a minimum in 2012. We can expect about 5 days with temperatures above 18°, i.e. 16% of the month.
In May, the days last on average 15:37 in Porthcawl. The sun rises around 04:23 and sets around 20:00.
With only fair weather, the month of May is not the best month of the year, but a stay to Porthcawl in Wales remains possible depending on your priorities.
In May, the most favorable activities in Porthcawl are: Hiking and trekking, Animal observation, Nature and landscapes and Boat trip and cruise.
Some activities remain possible even if conditions are not optimal: Beach and swimming.