Southampton in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Southampton in may 2025
The weather in Southampton in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
good weather
Weather at 6am
52°F
Partly Cloudy
30% of time
29%
20%
12%
Weather at 12pm
61°F
Clear/Sunny
27% of time
24%
23%
22%
Weather at 6pm
59°F
Clear/Sunny
28% of time
27%
26%
13%
Weather at 3am
49°F
27%
26%
15%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Southampton in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Southampton in may.
The climate of Southampton in may is good
the weather in Southampton in may is wet (with 3.1in of precipitation over 5 days). This is better than the previous month since in april it receives an average of 2.4in of precipitation over 4 days.
The climate is fairly cold around this city may, but it is liveable by dressing warm. Temperatures are up to 61°F. The seasonal minimum is 52°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Southampton is 56°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Southampton in the month of may with a maximum record of 79°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 40°F in 2010. You can expect to have about 8 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 26% of time.
On this month of may, day length in Southampton is generally 15:33. Sunrise is at 04:16 and sunset is at 19:49.
With proper weather, this month is okay (but not the best) to go in that area in England (United Kingdom).
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Southampton in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 79°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 40°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 53°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 51°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.4in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 88% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.06km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 47% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:16 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:49 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:33 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Southampton in may 2024:
49°F to 59°F
52°F to 54°F
47°F to 56°F
49°F to 58°F
49°F to 58°F
49°F to 58°F
50°F to 61°F
52°F to 63°F
52°F to 63°F
54°F to 65°F
54°F to 67°F
58°F to 67°F
54°F to 61°F
52°F to 59°F
52°F to 61°F
54°F to 61°F
52°F to 63°F
54°F to 61°F
52°F to 67°F
50°F to 67°F
49°F to 58°F
54°F to 63°F
50°F to 56°F
49°F to 59°F
50°F to 61°F
56°F to 61°F
50°F to 59°F
56°F to 59°F
54°F to 61°F
54°F to 61°F
50°F to 59°F
Map: other cities in England in may
Cities near Southampton:
| Isle of Wight in may | tolerable weather |
| Portsmouth in may | tolerable weather |
| Bournemouth in may | tolerable weather |
| Stonehenge in may | tolerable weather |
| Worthing in may | tolerable weather |
| Dorset in may | tolerable weather |
| Swindon in may | tolerable weather |
| Weymouth in may | tolerable weather |
| Isle of Portland in may | tolerable weather |
| Bath in may | tolerable weather |
| Brighton in may | tolerable weather |
| Oxford in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Southampton
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Weather data for Southampton in may:
Weather data for Southampton for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Southampton. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Southampton 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 Southampton.