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Southampton Weather May
Southampton is located in oceanic climate that can be described as high humidity and moderate seasonal temperature fluctuations warm summer and soft but windy winter.
To help you choose the best time to travel, you can find climate data below on the weather in Southampton in May.
average daily high | +17.5°C | |
average daily low | +9°C | |
sea temperature | +11.4°C | |
daytime | 16.3 h | |
sunny / overcast hours | 6.8 / 9.5 | |
average monthly precipitation | 49 mm | |
Best time with the soft weather for the sightseeing and long walks in Southampton are June, July, August, September.
Temperature in Southampton
In May the average daily maximum in Southampton is +17.5°C, and the minimum +9°C.
The hottest May day on record is +27.6°C, and the coldest +1.6°C.
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Daylight hours
There are 16.3 hours of daylight in Southampton in May. Out of these, on average 6.8 are sunny, which means it is mostly cloudy.
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Sea temperature
The average monthly temperature in the Solent on the beaches of Southampton in May is +11.4°C.
The water is very cold and only suitable to bathe in shortly for the most hardy people.
Precipitation
The amount of precipitation in Southampton in May is usually 49 mm, a negligible amount.