Margate in May
6.4out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 13°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.
13°CAvg high
11°CAvg low
9Rainy days (46 mm)
15:22 hDaylight
05:10Sunrise · 20:31 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 13°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 (±3.7 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 | 67 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.0 |
| February | 7°C | 5°C | 54 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.2 |
| March | 8°C | 6°C | 43 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.6 |
| April | 10°C | 8°C | 39 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.0 |
| May | 13°C | 11°C | 46 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.4 |
| June | 16°C | 13°C | 49 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.8 |
| July | 18°C | 16°C | 52 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.2 |
| August | 19°C | 17°C | 61 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.3 |
| September | 17°C | 15°C | 61 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.9 |
| October | 15°C | 12°C | 81 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.1 |
| November | 11°C | 9°C | 83 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.4 |
| December | 9°C | 6°C | 79 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Margate in May?
Daytime highs average 13°C and nights about 11°C.
When is the best time to visit Margate?
The best months are August, July, September, June.