Isle of Wight in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Isle of Wight in may 2025
The weather in Isle of Wight 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
31%
20%
13%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
34% of time
29%
19%
16%
Weather at 6pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
37% of time
30%
16%
15%
Weather at 3am
50°F
33%
31%
15%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Isle of Wight in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Isle of Wight in may.
The climate of Isle of Wight in may is tolerable
In may in Isle of Wight, the climate is wet (with 2.5in of precipitation over 4 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in april there is an average of 2.2in of rainfall over 4 days.
The climate is fairly fresh here this month, but it is livable by dressing warm. Temperatures are up to 59°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 52°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Isle of Wight is 56°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Isle of Wight in may with a maximum record of 70°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 40°F in 2013. You can hope to have about 3 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 10% of time.
In may in Isle of Wight, the days on average last 15:32. The sun rises at 04:16 and sets at 19:48.
With a correct climate, this month is okay (but not good) to go in Isle of Wight.
Isle of Wight: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Isle of Wight. more information
May: another location in England?
If you want to go to England in may, there are destinations with better weather than Isle of Wight:
In may, London, Bristol, Cambridge, Southampton, Tunbridge Wells and Chester have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Isle of Wight in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the past years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 70°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 40°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 53°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 23km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.3in (2011) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.46km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 42% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:16 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:48 | ||||
| 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 Isle of Wight in may 2024:
50°F to 58°F
50°F to 54°F
50°F to 54°F
50°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 59°F
54°F to 59°F
54°F to 59°F
54°F to 58°F
56°F to 61°F
58°F to 61°F
54°F to 59°F
52°F to 58°F
54°F to 58°F
56°F to 59°F
56°F to 59°F
56°F to 61°F
54°F to 63°F
52°F to 65°F
50°F to 56°F
54°F to 59°F
54°F to 56°F
50°F to 58°F
52°F to 58°F
56°F to 59°F
52°F to 58°F
56°F to 59°F
56°F to 61°F
54°F to 61°F
52°F to 59°F
Map: other cities in England in may
Cities near Isle of Wight:
| Portsmouth in may | tolerable weather |
| Southampton in may | good weather |
| Bournemouth in may | tolerable weather |
| Stonehenge in may | tolerable weather |
| Worthing in may | tolerable weather |
| Dorset in may | tolerable weather |
| Isle of Portland in may | tolerable weather |
| Weymouth in may | tolerable weather |
| Brighton in may | tolerable weather |
| Swindon in may | tolerable weather |
| Seven Sisters 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 Isle of Wight in may:
Weather data for Isle of Wight for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Isle of Wight. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight.