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May is a good month in Compton

Climate Overview

Compton, United Kingdom in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 16.7°C (62°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls on about 10 days this month.

This month falls at the end of Spring.

Daily highs in May gradually rise from around 15°C (58°F) at the start to 18°C (65°F) by month's end.

May sees fairly even rainfall, totalling about 59 mm across the month.

Expect around 9.5h of sunshine at the start of May, increasing to 10.3h by the end.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 29th, averaging 18.5°C (65°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 4°C warmer with 0 fewer rainy days. Temperatures will rise further into June.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
17°C / 8°C
Feels Like
15°C / 6°C
Rain
10 days · 59 mm
Sunshine
10.4h / day
Humidity
75% — Humid
Wind
19 km/h
Wind Direction
NW (320°)
Gusts
38 km/h
Daylight
15.6 h
Cloud Cover
65%
Clear Sky Days
2.2
UV Index
5.5 — High
Dew Point
8°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

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Daily Precipitation

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Daily Sunshine

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Daily Wind Speed

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Sun Position
Sunrise 05:15
Daylight 15.6h
Sunset 20:51

Compare Months

January
Poor
Temp
7°C / 2°C
Feels Like
3°C / -2°C
Rain
10days (58 mm) Wet
Sun
3.6h Poor
Humidity
88% Very Muggy
UV
1.1 Low
Snow Days
2days
February
Poor
Temp
9°C / 3°C
Feels Like
4°C / -1°C
Rain
10days (52 mm) Wet
Sun
4.7h Fair
Humidity
84% Humid
UV
1.6 Low
Snow Days
1days
March
Poor
Temp
10°C / 4°C
Feels Like
6°C / 0°C
Rain
13days (60 mm) Wet
Sun
6.5h Fair
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
3.3 Moderate
Snow Days
1days
April
Fair
Temp
13°C / 5°C
Feels Like
10°C / 1°C
Rain
10days (44 mm) Wet
Sun
9.1h Good
Humidity
76% Humid
UV
4.7 Moderate
May best
Good
Temp
17°C / 8°C
Feels Like
15°C / 6°C
Rain
10days (59 mm) Wet
Sun
10.4h Excellent
Humidity
75% Muggy
UV
5.5 High
June best
Good
Temp
20°C / 12°C
Feels Like
19°C / 10°C
Rain
10days (60 mm) Wet
Sun
10.6h Excellent
Humidity
75% Muggy
UV
6.2 High
July best
Excellent
Temp
22°C / 14°C
Feels Like
21°C / 13°C
Rain
10days (55 mm) Wet
Sun
10.4h Excellent
Humidity
72% Muggy
UV
5.6 High
August best
Excellent
Temp
21°C / 14°C
Feels Like
20°C / 12°C
Rain
9days (55 mm) Wet
Sun
9.2h Good
Humidity
75% Muggy
UV
5.2 High
September best
Good
Temp
19°C / 11°C
Feels Like
17°C / 10°C
Rain
10days (66 mm) Wet
Sun
7.5h Good
Humidity
79% Humid
UV
3.9 Moderate
October
Fair
Temp
15°C / 9°C
Feels Like
12°C / 6°C
Rain
12days (82 mm) Wet
Sun
5.5h Fair
Humidity
84% Humid
UV
2.4 Moderate
November
Poor
Temp
10°C / 5°C
Feels Like
7°C / 2°C
Rain
12days (69 mm) Wet
Sun
4.2h Fair
Humidity
88% Very Muggy
UV
1.3 Low
December
Poor
Temp
8°C / 4°C
Feels Like
5°C / 0°C
Rain
12days (68 mm) Wet
Sun
2.8h Poor
Humidity
90% Very Muggy
UV
0.8 Low
Snow Days
1days
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 7°C / 2°C 3°C / -2°C 10days (58 mm) Wet 3.6h Poor 88% Very Muggy 1.1 Low Poor View Details
February 9°C / 3°C 4°C / -1°C 10days (52 mm) Wet 4.7h Fair 84% Humid 1.6 Low Poor View Details
March 10°C / 4°C 6°C / 0°C 13days (60 mm) Wet 6.5h Fair 81% Humid 3.3 Moderate Poor View Details
April 13°C / 5°C 10°C / 1°C 10days (44 mm) Wet 9.1h Good 76% Humid 4.7 Moderate Fair View Details
May best 17°C / 8°C 15°C / 6°C 10days (59 mm) Wet 10.4h Excellent 75% Muggy 5.5 High Good View Details
June best 20°C / 12°C 19°C / 10°C 10days (60 mm) Wet 10.6h Excellent 75% Muggy 6.2 High Good View Details
July best 22°C / 14°C 21°C / 13°C 10days (55 mm) Wet 10.4h Excellent 72% Muggy 5.6 High Excellent View Details
August best 21°C / 14°C 20°C / 12°C 9days (55 mm) Wet 9.2h Good 75% Muggy 5.2 High Excellent View Details
September best 19°C / 11°C 17°C / 10°C 10days (66 mm) Wet 7.5h Good 79% Humid 3.9 Moderate Good View Details
October 15°C / 9°C 12°C / 6°C 12days (82 mm) Wet 5.5h Fair 84% Humid 2.4 Moderate Fair View Details
November 10°C / 5°C 7°C / 2°C 12days (69 mm) Wet 4.2h Fair 88% Very Muggy 1.3 Low Poor View Details
December 8°C / 4°C 5°C / 0°C 12days (68 mm) Wet 2.8h Poor 90% Very Muggy 0.8 Low Poor View Details

What to Wear

Bundle up with a warm coat, scarf, and closed-toe shoes. Thermal layers underneath give flexibility between indoors and outdoors.

A waterproof jacket or compact umbrella is recommended for occasional showers.

Packing List

Layered clothingLight jacketUmbrellaWaterproof jacketComfortable walking shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

May is typically good for visiting Compton, with average highs of 17°C (62°F) and around 10 rainy days. Compton, United Kingdom in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 16.7°C (62°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. R
Compton typically sees around 10 rainy days in May with 59 mm (2.3 in) of total rainfall. An umbrella should suffice.
Nights in Compton during May are cool at around 8°C (47°F). Bring a jacket or sweater for evenings.
With highs of 17°C (62°F) and lows of 8°C (47°F) in May, we recommend: Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
Yes, May offers some of the best weather conditions in Compton with comfortable temperatures and lower chances of rain.
The average UV index in Compton during May is 6 (high). Wear sunscreen SPF 30+, a hat, and sunglasses. Limit direct sun exposure between 10 AM and 4 PM.
Compton gets approximately 16 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 10 hours of sunshine.
Snow is uncommon in Compton during May based on 10-year climate averages.

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