Winchester in May

7.1out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 24°C. Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days.

24°CAvg high
14°CAvg low
13Rainy days (120 mm)
14:03 hDaylight
06:31Sunrise · 20:35 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 24°C
  • Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±4.2 days)

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • A light jacket for cooler evenings
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±4.2 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

6° -2° J 9° -1° F 14° 3° M 20° 9° A 24° 14° M 28° 18° J 30° 20° J 30° 19° A 26° 15° S 20° 9° O 13° 4° N 8° 0° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 6°C-2°C93 mm 10– – 4.8
February 9°C-1°C97 mm 11– – 5.2
March 14°C3°C112 mm 12– – 5.9
April 20°C9°C122 mm 12– – 6.9
May 24°C14°C120 mm 13– – 7.1
June 28°C18°C109 mm 13– – 7.2
July 30°C20°C105 mm 13– – 7.0
August 30°C19°C79 mm 11– – 7.5
September 26°C15°C90 mm 8– – 7.9
October 20°C9°C84 mm 9– – 7.6
November 13°C4°C87 mm 9– – 6.5
December 8°C0°C108 mm 11– – 5.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Winchester in May?

Daytime highs average 24°C and nights about 14°C.

When is the best time to visit Winchester?

The best months are September, October, August.