Aberystwyth in May

6.0out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Cool: highs only around 15°C. Frequent rain: about 14 rainy days.

15°CAvg high
8°CAvg low
14Rainy days (82 mm)
15:30 hDaylight
05:28Sunrise · 20:57 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cool: highs only around 15°C
  • Frequent rain: about 14 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±4.4 days)

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±4.4 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

7° 3° J 7° 3° F 9° 4° M 12° 5° A 15° 8° M 17° 10° J 18° 12° J 18° 12° A 16° 10° S 13° 8° O 10° 5° N 8° 3° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 7°C3°C124 mm 17– – 4.2
February 7°C3°C100 mm 15– – 4.7
March 9°C4°C91 mm 15– – 5.0
April 12°C5°C76 mm 14– – 5.6
May 15°C8°C82 mm 14– – 6.0
June 17°C10°C88 mm 14– – 6.4
July 18°C12°C90 mm 16– – 6.4
August 18°C12°C97 mm 17– – 6.2
September 16°C10°C92 mm 14– – 6.2
October 13°C8°C120 mm 16– – 5.3
November 10°C5°C129 mm 18– – 4.6
December 8°C3°C140 mm 17– – 4.2

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Aberystwyth in May?

Daytime highs average 15°C and nights about 8°C.

When is the best time to visit Aberystwyth?

The best months are June, July, August, September.