May weather forecastPoole, United Kingdom

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Poole, United Kingdom, with an average temperature fluctuating between 7°C (44.6°F) and 17°C (62.6°F).

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.

Updated: Feb 8, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Poole, United Kingdom, during May are 17°C (62.6°F) and 7°C (44.6°F) respectively.

The month with the least rainfall is May, when 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is typically aggregated.

Throughout May, in Poole, United Kingdom, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is accumulated.

In May, the average sea temperature in Poole, United Kingdom, is 11.4°C (52.5°F). Swimming in 11.4°C (52.5°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

The average day length in May in Poole, United Kingdom, is 15h and 32min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:29 pm. On the last day of the month, in Poole, 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 30min

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).