Canterbury in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Canterbury in may 2025
The weather in Canterbury in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through 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
32% of time
31%
17%
13%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
25%
22%
17%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
37% of time
29%
19%
9%
Weather at 3am
50°F
33%
29%
18%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Canterbury in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Canterbury in may.
The climate of Canterbury in may is tolerable
In may in Canterbury, 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 2.2in of rainfall over 4 days.
The climate is quite cool in that locality this month, but it is bearable by dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 58°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 52°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Canterbury is 56°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Canterbury in the month of may with a maximum record of 70°F in 2020 and a minimum record of 38°F in 2021.
Day length in Canterbury in may is 15:36. The sun rises at 04:05 and sets at 19:41.
With a correct weather, the month of may is okay (but not the best) to go in this city in England.
Canterbury: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Canterbury. more information
May: another location in England?
If you want to go to England in may, there are destinations with better weather than Canterbury:
In may, London, Bristol, Cambridge, Southampton, Tunbridge Wells and Chester have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Canterbury in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 70°F (2020) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 38°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 23km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.9in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 86% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.4km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:05 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:41 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:36 | ||||
| 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 Canterbury in may 2024:
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
49°F to 54°F
50°F to 56°F
50°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
50°F to 56°F
52°F to 59°F
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 59°F
56°F to 63°F
58°F to 61°F
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 59°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 61°F
54°F to 59°F
56°F to 59°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
56°F to 61°F
54°F to 59°F
52°F to 58°F
54°F to 59°F
56°F to 61°F
52°F to 58°F
54°F to 58°F
56°F to 61°F
54°F to 58°F
52°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in England in may
Cities near Canterbury:
| Chilham in may | tolerable weather |
| Folkestone in may | tolerable weather |
| Dover in may | tolerable weather |
| Margate in may | tolerable weather |
| Southend-on-Sea in may | good weather |
| Maidstone in may | good weather |
| Hastings in may | tolerable weather |
| Tunbridge Wells in may | good weather |
| Colchester in may | good weather |
| Eastbourne in may | tolerable weather |
| Seven Sisters in may | tolerable weather |
| Ipswich in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Canterbury in may:
Weather data for Canterbury for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Canterbury. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Canterbury 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 Canterbury.