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May is a good month in Looe

Climate Overview

Looe, United Kingdom in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 15.9°C (61°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls on about 12 days this month. Sea temperature stays cool at 13.5°C (56°F).

This month falls at the end of Spring.

Daily highs in May gradually rise from around 14°C (57°F) at the start to 18°C (64°F) by month's end.

May sees fairly even rainfall, totalling about 71 mm across the month.

Expect around 10.4h of sunshine at the start of May, increasing to 11.3h by the end.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 30th, averaging 18.1°C (65°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 3°C warmer with 1 more rainy days. Temperatures will rise further into June.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
16°C / 10°C
Feels Like
14°C / 8°C
Rain
12 days · 71 mm
Sunshine
11.3h / day
Humidity
80% — Very Humid
Wind
20 km/h
Wind Direction
NW (323°)
Gusts
39 km/h
Daylight
15.5 h
Cloud Cover
66%
Clear Sky Days
2.7
UV Index
5.9 — High
Sea Temperature
14°C
Dew Point
9°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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Sun Position
Sunrise 05:32
Daylight 15.4h
Sunset 20:59

What to Expect

Keep afternoons flexible as tropical showers are common — they typically clear within an hour.

Rain usually comes in shorter passing showers rather than all-day rain.

1 of the last 5 yearly records were warmer than this month's long-run average.

Compare Months

January
Poor
Temp
9°C / 5°C
Feels Like
5°C / 1°C
Rain
14days (88 mm) Wet
Sun
4.1h Fair
Humidity
86% Very Muggy
UV
1.2 Low
Snow Days
1days
February
Poor
Temp
10°C / 5°C
Feels Like
6°C / 1°C
Rain
13days (84 mm) Wet
Sun
5.4h Fair
Humidity
84% Humid
UV
1.8 Low
Snow Days
1days
March
Poor
Temp
11°C / 6°C
Feels Like
7°C / 2°C
Rain
15days (92 mm) Wet
Sun
7.3h Good
Humidity
82% Humid
UV
3.4 Moderate
Snow Days
1days
April
Fair
Temp
13°C / 7°C
Feels Like
10°C / 4°C
Rain
11days (65 mm) Wet
Sun
10.2h Excellent
Humidity
79% Humid
UV
4.5 Moderate
May best
Good
Temp
16°C / 10°C
Feels Like
14°C / 8°C
Rain
12days (71 mm) Wet
Sun
11.3h Excellent
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
5.9 High
June best
Good
Temp
19°C / 13°C
Feels Like
18°C / 11°C
Rain
13days (80 mm) Wet
Sun
11.2h Excellent
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
6.3 High
July best
Excellent
Temp
20°C / 14°C
Feels Like
20°C / 14°C
Rain
12days (71 mm) Wet
Sun
11.3h Excellent
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
5.7 High
August best
Excellent
Temp
20°C / 15°C
Feels Like
19°C / 14°C
Rain
12days (70 mm) Wet
Sun
10.2h Excellent
Humidity
82% Humid
UV
5.4 High
September best
Good
Temp
18°C / 13°C
Feels Like
17°C / 12°C
Rain
13days (88 mm) Wet
Sun
8.2h Good
Humidity
84% Humid
UV
4 Moderate
October
Fair
Temp
15°C / 11°C
Feels Like
13°C / 9°C
Rain
14days (98 mm) Wet
Sun
6.4h Fair
Humidity
85% Humid
UV
2.6 Moderate
November
Poor
Temp
12°C / 8°C
Feels Like
9°C / 5°C
Rain
15days (103 mm) Wet
Sun
4.7h Fair
Humidity
86% Very Muggy
UV
1.4 Low
December
Poor
Temp
10°C / 7°C
Feels Like
7°C / 3°C
Rain
16days (104 mm) Wet
Sun
3.6h Poor
Humidity
87% Very Muggy
UV
1 Low
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 9°C / 5°C 5°C / 1°C 14days (88 mm) Wet 4.1h Fair 86% Very Muggy 1.2 Low Poor View Details
February 10°C / 5°C 6°C / 1°C 13days (84 mm) Wet 5.4h Fair 84% Humid 1.8 Low Poor View Details
March 11°C / 6°C 7°C / 2°C 15days (92 mm) Wet 7.3h Good 82% Humid 3.4 Moderate Poor View Details
April 13°C / 7°C 10°C / 4°C 11days (65 mm) Wet 10.2h Excellent 79% Humid 4.5 Moderate Fair View Details
May best 16°C / 10°C 14°C / 8°C 12days (71 mm) Wet 11.3h Excellent 80% Humid 5.9 High Good View Details
June best 19°C / 13°C 18°C / 11°C 13days (80 mm) Wet 11.2h Excellent 80% Humid 6.3 High Good View Details
July best 20°C / 14°C 20°C / 14°C 12days (71 mm) Wet 11.3h Excellent 80% Humid 5.7 High Excellent View Details
August best 20°C / 15°C 19°C / 14°C 12days (70 mm) Wet 10.2h Excellent 82% Humid 5.4 High Excellent View Details
September best 18°C / 13°C 17°C / 12°C 13days (88 mm) Wet 8.2h Good 84% Humid 4 Moderate Good View Details
October 15°C / 11°C 13°C / 9°C 14days (98 mm) Wet 6.4h Fair 85% Humid 2.6 Moderate Fair View Details
November 12°C / 8°C 9°C / 5°C 15days (103 mm) Wet 4.7h Fair 86% Very Muggy 1.4 Low Poor View Details
December 10°C / 7°C 7°C / 3°C 16days (104 mm) Wet 3.6h Poor 87% Very Muggy 1 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 Looe, with average highs of 16°C (61°F) and around 12 rainy days. Looe, United Kingdom in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 15.9°C (61°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain
Looe typically sees around 12 rainy days in May with 71 mm (2.8 in) of total rainfall. Pack a waterproof jacket.
Nights in Looe during May are cool at around 10°C (49°F). Bring a jacket or sweater for evenings.
With highs of 16°C (61°F) and lows of 10°C (49°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 Looe with comfortable temperatures and lower chances of rain.
The average UV index in Looe during May is 6 (high). Wear sunscreen SPF 30+, a hat, and sunglasses. Limit direct sun exposure between 10 AM and 4 PM.
Looe gets approximately 16 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 11 hours of sunshine.
Snow is uncommon in Looe during May based on 10-year climate averages.

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