The weather in May in Bristol

It's pleasantly warm in May in Bristol with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 15°C.

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

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Bristol, South Dakota. 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 36°C in 2018, Bristol reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 4°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -4°C to a highest value of 20°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 94 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Bristol

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

May weather comparison

  Bristol New York
Average temperature 21°C 22°C
Max. temperature 27°C 28°C
Min. temperature 4°C -5°C
Total precipitation 94 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 12 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Bristol with mild temps, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights around 7°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 20°C, with nights around 8°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 Bristol is around 25°C, while nighttime temps are about 13°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 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 Bristol, South Dakota. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Bristol

Temperature in May in Bristol over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Bristol, South Dakota. 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 Bristol

Total precipitation in May in Bristol over the years

Daily UV index in May in Bristol

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Bristol, 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 Bristol

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Average weather in Bristol by month

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