Folkestone in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Folkestone in may 2025
The weather in Folkestone in may comes from statistical datas on the last 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
32% of time
30%
17%
15%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
29%
19%
15%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
28%
17%
13%
Weather at 3am
52°F
32%
30%
17%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Folkestone in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Folkestone in may.
The climate of Folkestone in may is tolerable
The climate in may in Folkestone is relatively dry (with 2.7in of rainfall over 5 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in april there is an average of 2in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate is rather fresh here may, but it is tolerable by dressing warm. The thermometer averaged maximum of 58°F. The minimum is 52°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Folkestone is 56°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Folkestone in may with a maximum record of 70°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 40°F in 2021.
On average, in Folkestone, the days of may last 15:35. Sunrise is at 04:05 and sets at 19:40.
With proper weather, may is okay (but not the best) to go there in England.
Folkestone: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Folkestone. more information
May: another location in England?
If you want to go to England in may, there are destinations with better weather than Folkestone:
In may, London, Bristol, Cambridge, Southampton, Tunbridge Wells and Chester have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Folkestone in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 70°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 40°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 53°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 51°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 25km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 86% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.48km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 42% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:05 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:40 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:35 | ||||
| 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 Folkestone in may 2024:
54°F to 59°F
54°F to 59°F
49°F to 56°F
49°F to 59°F
49°F to 58°F
52°F to 58°F
52°F to 59°F
49°F to 58°F
52°F to 65°F
54°F to 63°F
56°F to 65°F
58°F to 68°F
58°F to 65°F
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 61°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 63°F
52°F to 63°F
56°F to 63°F
54°F to 59°F
54°F to 58°F
56°F to 65°F
52°F to 61°F
50°F to 59°F
52°F to 61°F
56°F to 63°F
52°F to 59°F
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 61°F
52°F to 59°F
52°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in England in may
Cities near Folkestone:
| Dover in may | tolerable weather |
| Chilham in may | tolerable weather |
| Canterbury in may | tolerable weather |
| Margate in may | tolerable weather |
| Hastings in may | tolerable weather |
| Maidstone in may | good weather |
| Southend-on-Sea in may | good weather |
| Tunbridge Wells in may | good weather |
| Eastbourne in may | tolerable weather |
| Seven Sisters in may | tolerable weather |
| Colchester in may | good weather |
| Brighton in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Folkestone in may:
Weather data for Folkestone for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Folkestone. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Folkestone 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 Folkestone.