Bournemouth in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Bournemouth in may 2025
The weather in Bournemouth in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
52°F
Partly Cloudy
31% of time
30%
25%
9%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Partly Cloudy
33% of time
32%
21%
13%
Weather at 6pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
32% of time
31%
20%
15%
Weather at 3am
50°F
32%
28%
18%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Bournemouth in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Bournemouth in may.
The climate of Bournemouth in may is tolerable
The climate in may in Bournemouth is wet (with 2.1in of rainfall over 3 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in april there is an average of 1.9in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate is fairly cold here the month of may, but it is livable when dressing warm. Temperatures are up to 59°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 52°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Bournemouth is 56°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Bournemouth in may with a maximum record of 72°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 38°F in 2020. You can hope to have about 4 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 13% of the month.
In may in Bournemouth, the days on average last 15:32. Sunrise is at 04:18 and sets at 19:50.
With proper weather, this month is okay (but not good) to go in this city in England (United Kingdom).
Bournemouth: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Bournemouth. more information
May: another location in England?
If you want to go to England in may, there are destinations with better weather than Bournemouth:
In may, London, Bristol, Cambridge, Southampton, Tunbridge Wells and Chester have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Bournemouth in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 72°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 38°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 53°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 55°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 22km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (11%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.4in (2017) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 88% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.44km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 44% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:18 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:50 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:32 | ||||
| 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 Bournemouth in may 2024:
49°F to 58°F
49°F to 52°F
49°F to 56°F
49°F to 56°F
49°F to 56°F
50°F to 58°F
50°F to 61°F
52°F to 59°F
54°F to 61°F
52°F to 61°F
54°F to 65°F
58°F to 63°F
54°F to 59°F
54°F to 59°F
54°F to 59°F
54°F to 59°F
52°F to 61°F
56°F to 61°F
52°F to 65°F
50°F to 65°F
49°F to 58°F
54°F to 61°F
52°F to 56°F
50°F to 58°F
50°F to 58°F
56°F to 61°F
52°F to 58°F
58°F to 61°F
56°F to 61°F
54°F to 61°F
52°F to 63°F
Map: other cities in England in may
Cities near Bournemouth:
| Southampton in may | good weather |
| Dorset in may | tolerable weather |
| Isle of Wight in may | tolerable weather |
| Weymouth in may | tolerable weather |
| Isle of Portland in may | tolerable weather |
| Stonehenge in may | tolerable weather |
| Portsmouth in may | tolerable weather |
| Bath in may | tolerable weather |
| Swindon in may | tolerable weather |
| Bristol in may | good weather |
| Worthing in may | tolerable weather |
| Exmouth in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Bournemouth in may:
Weather data for Bournemouth for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Bournemouth. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth.