Porthcawl in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Porthcawl in may 2025
The weather in Porthcawl in may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
50°F
Clear/Sunny
28% of time
28%
27%
11%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Partly Cloudy
33% of time
30%
28%
8%
Weather at 6pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
33%
23%
9%
Weather at 3am
50°F
28%
27%
15%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Porthcawl in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Porthcawl in may.
The climate of Porthcawl in may is tolerable
The climate in may in Porthcawl is wet (with 2in of precipitation over 3 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 1.3in of precipitation over 2 days.
The climate is rather cold in this city the month of may, but it is livable when dressing cosy. The thermometer averaged maximum of 59°F. The seasonal minimum is 50°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Porthcawl is 56°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Porthcawl in may with a maximum record of 72°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 38°F in 2012. You can hope to have about 5 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 16% of the month.
On this month of may, day length in Porthcawl is generally 15:37. Sunrise is at 04:23 and sets at 20:00.
With a correct weather, the month of may is okay (but not the best) to go in Porthcawl in Wales.
Porthcawl: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Porthcawl. more information
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Porthcawl 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 | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 72°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 38°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 53°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 51°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 23km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (11%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.8in (2021) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.29km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 47% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:23 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:00 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:37 | ||||
| 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 Porthcawl in may 2024:
45°F to 56°F
49°F to 50°F
50°F to 52°F
49°F to 56°F
47°F to 56°F
50°F to 58°F
52°F to 58°F
54°F to 58°F
52°F to 59°F
54°F to 63°F
56°F to 65°F
56°F to 61°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 58°F
52°F to 59°F
52°F to 59°F
54°F to 59°F
56°F to 61°F
54°F to 65°F
52°F to 61°F
52°F to 56°F
54°F to 58°F
50°F to 54°F
50°F to 54°F
49°F to 58°F
54°F to 58°F
52°F to 56°F
56°F to 58°F
56°F to 58°F
52°F to 59°F
52°F to 61°F
Map: other cities in Wales in may
Cities near Porthcawl:
| Swansea in may | tolerable weather |
| Barry in may | tolerable weather |
| Cardiff in may | tolerable weather |
| Merthyr Tydfil in may | tolerable weather |
| Llanelli in may | tolerable weather |
| Brecon Beacons (National Park) in may | tolerable weather |
| Carmarthen in may | tolerable weather |
| Pembrokeshire in may | tolerable weather |
| Llandrindod Wells in may | tolerable weather |
| Haverfordwest in may | tolerable weather |
| Fishguard in may | tolerable weather |
| Aberystwyth in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Porthcawl in may:
Weather data for Porthcawl for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Porthcawl. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Porthcawl 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 Porthcawl.