Average weather for Salcombe in May
It's cool to moderate in May in Salcombe with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 11°C.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Salcombe with cool temps, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights around 9°C. A few showers might pop up early in the month, but overall, it’ll stay mostly sunny and dry.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 18°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 Salcombe is around 19°C, while nighttime temps are about 11°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
In May, there is an average of 56 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Salcombe in May |
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17°C | 22°C | |
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20°C | 28°C | |
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14°C | -5°C | |
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56 mm | 105 mm | |
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10 days | 14 days |
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.
Is May a good time to visit Salcombe?
Looking for sun and warm weather? May isn’t a good month to be in Salcombe. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Temperature records
With 25°C in 2018, Salcombe reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 10°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 1°C to a highest value of 16°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Salcombe
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in May for Salcombe, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Salcombe
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Salcombe, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect about 10 days of precipitation in Salcombe.
Daily UV index in May in Salcombe
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Salcombe, 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.
Temperature in May in Salcombe over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Salcombe, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in May in Salcombe over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Salcombe, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in May for Salcombe
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Salcombe. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.































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Average weather in Salcombe by month
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