Lowestoft in May
6.3out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 12°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.
12°CAvg high
10°CAvg low
9Rainy days (48 mm)
15:30 hDaylight
05:04Sunrise · 20:34 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 12°C
- Frequent rain: about 9 rainy 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 (±3.4 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
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C | 4°C | 64 mm | 13 | – | – | 4.9 |
| February | 7°C | 4°C | 53 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.1 |
| March | 8°C | 5°C | 48 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.4 |
| April | 9°C | 7°C | 37 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.9 |
| May | 12°C | 10°C | 48 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.3 |
| June | 15°C | 13°C | 54 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.6 |
| July | 18°C | 15°C | 59 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.9 |
| August | 19°C | 16°C | 64 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.2 |
| September | 17°C | 14°C | 66 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.8 |
| October | 14°C | 11°C | 81 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.1 |
| November | 11°C | 8°C | 79 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.3 |
| December | 8°C | 5°C | 72 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Lowestoft in May?
Daytime highs average 12°C and nights about 10°C.
When is the best time to visit Lowestoft?
The best months are August, July, September.