Barnstaple in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Barnstaple in may 2025
The weather in Barnstaple in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
50°F
Partly Cloudy
26% of time
23%
23%
12%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Clear/Sunny
29% of time
24%
24%
20%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
26%
21%
17%
Weather at 3am
49°F
23%
21%
19%
18%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Barnstaple in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Barnstaple in may.
The climate of Barnstaple in may is tolerable
In may in Barnstaple, the climate is wet (with 3.1in of rainfall over 5 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 2.6in of rainfall over 4 days.
The climate is rather fresh here the month of may, but it is endurable when dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 59°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 50°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Barnstaple is 54°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Barnstaple in may with a maximum record of 76°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 40°F in 2012. You can plan to have about 5 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 16% of the month.
On average, in Barnstaple, the days of may last 15:34. Sunrise is at 04:26 and sunset is at 20:00.
With a correct weather, this month is okay (but not the best) to go in that area in England (United Kingdom).
Barnstaple: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Barnstaple. more information
May: another location in England?
If you want to go to England in may, there are destinations with better weather than Barnstaple:
In may, London, Bristol, Cambridge, Southampton, Tunbridge Wells and Chester have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Barnstaple in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 76°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 40°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 51°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 22km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (17%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.2in (2013) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 90% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.81km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 49% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:26 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:00 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:34 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Barnstaple in may 2024:
47°F to 56°F
47°F to 49°F
49°F to 54°F
45°F to 58°F
49°F to 58°F
49°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 59°F
52°F to 61°F
52°F to 63°F
54°F to 63°F
56°F to 61°F
50°F to 58°F
52°F to 59°F
54°F to 59°F
52°F to 59°F
54°F to 59°F
54°F to 61°F
54°F to 63°F
52°F to 61°F
52°F to 59°F
54°F to 58°F
50°F to 54°F
52°F to 56°F
49°F to 59°F
54°F to 58°F
50°F to 56°F
56°F to 58°F
56°F to 58°F
52°F to 58°F
54°F to 59°F
Map: other cities in England in may
Cities near Barnstaple:
| Clovelly in may | tolerable weather |
| Exmoor National Park in may | tolerable weather |
| Exeter in may | tolerable weather |
| Exmouth in may | tolerable weather |
| Torquay in may | tolerable weather |
| Plymouth in may | tolerable weather |
| Paignton in may | tolerable weather |
| Salcombe in may | tolerable weather |
| Bristol in may | good weather |
| Cornwall in may | tolerable weather |
| Dorset in may | tolerable weather |
| Bath in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Barnstaple in may:
Weather data for Barnstaple for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Barnstaple. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Barnstaple can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Barnstaple.