Pontypool in May

6.3out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 15°C. Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days.

15°CAvg high
7°CAvg low
13Rainy days (75 mm)
15:24 hDaylight
05:26Sunrise · 20:50 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 15°C
  • Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±4.1 days)

What to wear and pack

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

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±4.1 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

7° 2° J 7° 2° F 10° 3° M 12° 5° A 15° 7° M 18° 10° J 20° 12° J 20° 12° A 17° 10° S 13° 7° O 10° 5° N 7° 2° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 7°C2°C79 mm 13– – 4.9
February 7°C2°C63 mm 11– – 5.3
March 10°C3°C63 mm 11– – 5.6
April 12°C5°C68 mm 12– – 5.9
May 15°C7°C75 mm 13– – 6.3
June 18°C10°C70 mm 11– – 7.0
July 20°C12°C67 mm 12– – 7.1
August 20°C12°C74 mm 11– – 7.2
September 17°C10°C63 mm 10– – 7.0
October 13°C7°C90 mm 13– – 6.0
November 10°C5°C84 mm 13– – 5.4
December 7°C2°C87 mm 13– – 5.0

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Pontypool in May?

Daytime highs average 15°C and nights about 7°C.

When is the best time to visit Pontypool?

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