Gloucester in May

7.2out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 20°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.

20°CAvg high
8°CAvg low
11Rainy days (86 mm)
14:41 hDaylight
05:38Sunrise · 20:19 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 20°C
  • Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days

What to wear and pack

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

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.9 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

-4° -14° J -2° -12° F 3° -6° M 12° 2° A 20° 8° M 24° 13° J 27° 16° J 26° 15° A 21° 11° S 13° 5° O 6° -1° N -1° -8° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -4°C-14°C70 mm 11– – 3.7
February -2°C-12°C57 mm 9– – 3.9
March 3°C-6°C71 mm 10– – 4.2
April 12°C2°C92 mm 12– – 5.8
May 20°C8°C86 mm 11– – 7.2
June 24°C13°C95 mm 11– – 7.5
July 27°C16°C94 mm 12– – 7.5
August 26°C15°C87 mm 11– – 7.6
September 21°C11°C90 mm 10– – 7.7
October 13°C5°C96 mm 12– – 6.1
November 6°C-1°C80 mm 11– – 4.8
December -1°C-8°C77 mm 11– – 3.6

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Gloucester in May?

Daytime highs average 20°C and nights about 8°C.

When is the best time to visit Gloucester?

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