Folkestone in May
6.3out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 13°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.
13°CAvg high
10°CAvg low
10Rainy days (53 mm)
15:19 hDaylight
05:12Sunrise · 20:31 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 13°C
- Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.0 days)
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±4.0 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
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 5°C | 101 mm | 16 | – | – | 4.6 |
| February | 7°C | 5°C | 71 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.0 |
| March | 9°C | 6°C | 55 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.5 |
| April | 10°C | 8°C | 48 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.9 |
| May | 13°C | 10°C | 53 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.3 |
| June | 16°C | 13°C | 53 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.8 |
| July | 18°C | 15°C | 54 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.1 |
| August | 19°C | 16°C | 65 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.2 |
| September | 17°C | 15°C | 70 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.8 |
| October | 15°C | 12°C | 110 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.8 |
| November | 11°C | 9°C | 115 mm | 17 | – | – | 5.0 |
| December | 9°C | 6°C | 112 mm | 15 | – | – | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Folkestone in May?
Daytime highs average 13°C and nights about 10°C.
When is the best time to visit Folkestone?
The best months are August, July, June, September.