Margate in May
8.5out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 24°C. Some rain: about 5 rainy days.
24°CAvg high
14°CAvg low
5Rainy days (34 mm)
10:26 hDaylight
06:42Sunrise · 17:08 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 24°C
- Some rain: about 5 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.5 days). 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 | 26°C | 20°C | 107 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.0 |
| February | 27°C | 20°C | 90 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| March | 26°C | 19°C | 93 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| April | 25°C | 17°C | 72 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| May | 24°C | 14°C | 34 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.5 |
| June | 22°C | 11°C | 28 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.6 |
| July | 22°C | 11°C | 32 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.5 |
| August | 22°C | 13°C | 36 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.4 |
| September | 22°C | 14°C | 60 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| October | 22°C | 15°C | 91 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.3 |
| November | 24°C | 17°C | 100 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.2 |
| December | 25°C | 19°C | 106 mm | 15 | – | – | 7.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Margate in May?
Daytime highs average 24°C and nights about 14°C.
When is the best time to visit Margate?
The best months are June, May, July, August.