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May is a fair month in Pathhead

Climate Overview

Pathhead, United Kingdom in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 13.7°C (57°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls on about 13 days this month. Sea temperature stays cool at 12.2°C (54°F).

This month falls at the end of Spring.

Daily highs in May gradually rise from around 11°C (52°F) at the start to 15°C (59°F) by month's end.

Rainfall is heaviest during the last third of the month, while the middle tends to be drier.

Expect around 9.1h of sunshine at the start of May, increasing to 10.5h by the end.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 31th, averaging 15.6°C (60°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 4°C warmer with 2 more rainy days. Temperatures will rise further into June.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
14°C / 7°C
Feels Like
11°C / 4°C
Rain
13 days · 60 mm
Sunshine
10.3h / day
Humidity
78% — Humid
Wind
18 km/h
Wind Direction
SSW (213°)
Gusts
41 km/h
Daylight
16.3 h
Cloud Cover
70%
Clear Sky Days
1.2
UV Index
5.1 — High
Sea Temperature
12°C
Dew Point
7°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

0h 3h 6h 9h 12h 151015202531
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Daily Wind Speed

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Wind Speed
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:01
Daylight 16.3h
Sunset 21:18

What to Expect

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

Wet weather can spread across much of the day, so it is best to keep outdoor plans flexible.

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

Compare Months

January
Poor
Temp
5°C / 2°C
Feels Like
1°C / -3°C
Rain
12days (71 mm) Wet
Sun
3.3h Poor
Humidity
87% Very Muggy
UV
0.8 Low
Snow Days
7days
February
Poor
Temp
6°C / 2°C
Feels Like
2°C / -3°C
Rain
14days (78 mm) Wet
Sun
4.9h Fair
Humidity
83% Humid
UV
1.3 Low
Snow Days
7days
March
Poor
Temp
8°C / 3°C
Feels Like
4°C / -2°C
Rain
14days (73 mm) Wet
Sun
6.8h Fair
Humidity
82% Humid
UV
2.6 Moderate
Snow Days
6days
April
Poor
Temp
10°C / 4°C
Feels Like
7°C / 0°C
Rain
11days (51 mm) Wet
Sun
9.3h Good
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
3.9 Moderate
Snow Days
2days
May
Fair
Temp
14°C / 7°C
Feels Like
11°C / 4°C
Rain
13days (60 mm) Wet
Sun
10.3h Excellent
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
5.1 High
June best
Good
Temp
16°C / 10°C
Feels Like
14°C / 8°C
Rain
14days (76 mm) Wet
Sun
10.4h Excellent
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
5.6 High
July best
Good
Temp
18°C / 12°C
Feels Like
16°C / 10°C
Rain
16days (87 mm) Wet
Sun
9.6h Good
Humidity
79% Humid
UV
5 Moderate
August best
Good
Temp
17°C / 12°C
Feels Like
15°C / 10°C
Rain
15days (82 mm) Wet
Sun
9.1h Good
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
4.6 Moderate
September best
Good
Temp
15°C / 10°C
Feels Like
13°C / 7°C
Rain
13days (70 mm) Wet
Sun
7.2h Good
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
3.3 Moderate
October
Fair
Temp
12°C / 7°C
Feels Like
9°C / 4°C
Rain
14days (92 mm) Wet
Sun
5.1h Fair
Humidity
84% Humid
UV
1.9 Low
November
Poor
Temp
8°C / 4°C
Feels Like
5°C / 0°C
Rain
13days (73 mm) Wet
Sun
3.8h Poor
Humidity
87% Very Muggy
UV
1 Low
Snow Days
2days
December
Poor
Temp
7°C / 3°C
Feels Like
3°C / -1°C
Rain
14days (82 mm) Wet
Sun
2.4h Poor
Humidity
89% Very Muggy
UV
0.5 Low
Snow Days
5days
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 5°C / 2°C 1°C / -3°C 12days (71 mm) Wet 3.3h Poor 87% Very Muggy 0.8 Low Poor View Details
February 6°C / 2°C 2°C / -3°C 14days (78 mm) Wet 4.9h Fair 83% Humid 1.3 Low Poor View Details
March 8°C / 3°C 4°C / -2°C 14days (73 mm) Wet 6.8h Fair 82% Humid 2.6 Moderate Poor View Details
April 10°C / 4°C 7°C / 0°C 11days (51 mm) Wet 9.3h Good 78% Humid 3.9 Moderate Poor View Details
May 14°C / 7°C 11°C / 4°C 13days (60 mm) Wet 10.3h Excellent 78% Humid 5.1 High Fair View Details
June best 16°C / 10°C 14°C / 8°C 14days (76 mm) Wet 10.4h Excellent 78% Humid 5.6 High Good View Details
July best 18°C / 12°C 16°C / 10°C 16days (87 mm) Wet 9.6h Good 79% Humid 5 Moderate Good View Details
August best 17°C / 12°C 15°C / 10°C 15days (82 mm) Wet 9.1h Good 80% Humid 4.6 Moderate Good View Details
September best 15°C / 10°C 13°C / 7°C 13days (70 mm) Wet 7.2h Good 81% Humid 3.3 Moderate Good View Details
October 12°C / 7°C 9°C / 4°C 14days (92 mm) Wet 5.1h Fair 84% Humid 1.9 Low Fair View Details
November 8°C / 4°C 5°C / 0°C 13days (73 mm) Wet 3.8h Poor 87% Very Muggy 1 Low Poor View Details
December 7°C / 3°C 3°C / -1°C 14days (82 mm) Wet 2.4h Poor 89% Very Muggy 0.5 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 fair for visiting Pathhead, with average highs of 14°C (57°F) and around 13 rainy days. Pathhead, United Kingdom in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 13.7°C (57°F) and noticeably cooler mornings.
Pathhead typically sees around 13 rainy days in May with 60 mm (2.4 in) of total rainfall. Pack a waterproof jacket.
Nights in Pathhead during May are cool at around 7°C (45°F). Bring a jacket or sweater for evenings.
With highs of 14°C (57°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F) in May, we recommend: Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
May is not the most favourable month weather-wise in Pathhead. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Pathhead during May is 5 (moderate). Sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended during midday hours.
Pathhead gets approximately 16 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 10 hours of sunshine.
Snow is uncommon in Pathhead during May based on 10-year climate averages.

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