The weather in May in Devon

It's cool to moderate in May in Devon with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 18°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 11°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? May isn’t a good month to be in Devon. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Devon, England. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 23°C in 2018, Devon reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 1°C to a highest value of 16°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 62 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Devon

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Devon. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Devon New York
Average temperature 16°C 22°C
Max. temperature 18°C 28°C
Min. temperature 7°C -5°C
Total precipitation 62 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 9 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Devon with cool temps, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights around 8°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 16°C, with nights around 9°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Devon is around 18°C, while nighttime temps are about 10°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Devon, England. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Devon

Temperature in May in Devon over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Devon, England. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Devon

Total precipitation in May in Devon over the years

Daily UV index in May in Devon

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Devon, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in May in Devon

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Beautiful sunny moments were followed by wet rain. Therefore, a light jacket was necessary. Suitable for nature lovers, but avoid this place if you are just looking for sunshine.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Average weather in Devon by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Devon. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.