Weather in May
Temperature
May's arrival signals a modest temperature shift, moving from 13°C (55.4°F) in April to a still refreshing 17°C (62.6°F). During May, Poole's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 7°C (44.6°F).Rainfall
May is the month with the least rainfall in Poole, with 29mm (1.14") of accumulated precipitation.Sea temperature
In Poole, in May, the average water temperature is 11.4°C (52.5°F).Note: If planning to swim in 11.4°C (52.5°F) under 10°C (50°F), wear a protective suit. Neglecting this advice might cause immediate cold shock and troubled breathing. A splash around 13°C (55.4°F) is not much warmer.
Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Poole is 15h and 32min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:00 am and sunset at 9:10 pm BST.
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Average temperature in May
Poole, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in May: 17°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (22°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (8°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 7°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (12°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (2°C).
Average rainfall in May
Poole, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in May: 29.2mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (73.5mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (29.2mm).
Average sea temperature in May
Poole, United Kingdom
- Average sea temperature in May: 11.4°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (17.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (8.8°C).
Average daylight in May
Poole, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 6min).
Poole, United Kingdom
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