Weather in Plymouth, England, United Kingdom in May
In an average May, Plymouth sees a daily high around 14°C and a low around 8°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 14°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 11°C to 18°C |
| Average low | 8°C |
| Typical low range | 6°C to 11°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
26°C
2026-05-26
Lowest
6°C
1982-05-05
Low
Highest
15°C
2026-05-27
Lowest
2°C
1996-05-19
Feels-like
Highest
26°C
2026-05-26
Lowest
-5°C
1996-05-19
Humidity
Highest
13.6 g/m³
2026-05-26
Lowest
5.1 g/m³
1982-05-05
Wind
Highest
62 km/h
2021-05-20
Lowest
7 km/h
2018-05-19
Precip
Wettest
154 mm
2002
Driest
10 mm
1989
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