Weather in Plymouth in May
In an average May, Plymouth sees a daily high around 15°C and a low around 8°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 15°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 12°C to 19°C |
| Average low | 8°C |
| Typical low range | 5°C to 11°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
27°C
2026-05-26
Lowest
7°C
1996-05-17
Low
Highest
18°C
2026-05-27
Lowest
0°C
1982-05-05
Feels-like
Highest
32°C
2026-05-26
Lowest
-6°C
1981-05-03
Humidity
Highest
14.3 g/m³
2026-05-26
Lowest
4.7 g/m³
1997-05-06
Wind
Highest
46 km/h
2021-05-20
Lowest
4 km/h
2010-05-20
Gust
Highest
92 km/h
2015-05-05
Lowest
15 km/h
1987-05-06
Precip
Wettest
174 mm
1983
Driest
10 mm
1989
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