Hastings in May

7.0out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 21°C. Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days.

21°CAvg high
10°CAvg low
13Rainy days (111 mm)
14:38 hDaylight
05:49Sunrise · 20:26 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 21°C
  • Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • A light jacket for cooler evenings
  • 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

-5° -13° J -2° -11° F 6° -4° M 14° 3° A 21° 10° M 26° 15° J 28° 18° J 26° 16° A 22° 12° S 14° 5° O 5° -2° N -2° -9° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -5°C-13°C27 mm 6– – 4.3
February -2°C-11°C28 mm 5– – 4.4
March 6°C-4°C54 mm 8– – 5.0
April 14°C3°C81 mm 11– – 6.3
May 21°C10°C111 mm 13– – 7.0
June 26°C15°C115 mm 12– – 7.3
July 28°C18°C88 mm 11– – 7.6
August 26°C16°C100 mm 10– – 7.7
September 22°C12°C85 mm 9– – 7.8
October 14°C5°C67 mm 9– – 6.7
November 5°C-2°C50 mm 7– – 5.2
December -2°C-9°C37 mm 7– – 4.2

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Hastings in May?

Daytime highs average 21°C and nights about 10°C.

When is the best time to visit Hastings?

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