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Average weather for Plymouth in May

It's pleasantly warm in May in Plymouth with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 25°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 6°C and 14°C.

Daily Temperature in May in Plymouth

Start of May

The month of May starts in Plymouth with mild temps, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights around 8°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 21°C, with nights around 10°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 Plymouth is around 22°C, while nighttime temps are about 12°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

In May, there is an average of 86 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Plymouth in May

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Temperature Average temperature
20°C 22°C
Sun Max. temperature
25°C 28°C
Sun Min. temperature
15°C -5°C
Rain Total precipitation
86 mm 105 mm
Rain Rainy days
10 days 14 days

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

Is May a good time to visit Plymouth?

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Plymouth. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Temperature records

With 34°C in 2017, Plymouth reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 7°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -1°C to a highest value of 20°C.

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Daily Temperature in May in Plymouth

This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in May for Plymouth, 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 Temperature in May in Plymouth

Daily Precipitation in May in Plymouth

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Plymouth, 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 Plymouth.

Daily Precipitation in May in Plymouth

Daily UV index in May in Plymouth

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Plymouth, 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.

Daily UV Index in May in Plymouth

Temperature in May in Plymouth over the years

This chart shows the average temperature in May in Plymouth, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.

Temperature in May in Plymouth Over the Years

Total precipitation in May in Plymouth over the years

This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Plymouth, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.

Precipitation in May in Plymouth over the years

Daily weather in May for Plymouth

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

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Average weather in Plymouth by month

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


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