Weather in Plymouth in May
In an average May, Plymouth sees a daily high around 13°C and a low around 10°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 13°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 11°C to 15°C |
| Average low | 10°C |
| Typical low range | 8°C to 12°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
26°C
2026-05-26
Lowest
7°C
1982-05-05
Low
Highest
16°C
2018-05-29
Lowest
4°C
1996-05-19
Feels-like
Highest
26°C
2026-05-26
Lowest
-2°C
1996-05-19
Humidity
Highest
13.6 g/m³
2026-05-26
Lowest
5.0 g/m³
1997-05-06
Wind
Highest
60 km/h
2021-05-03
Lowest
7 km/h
2010-05-20
Gust
Highest
90 km/h
2021-05-03
Lowest
15 km/h
2022-05-01
Precip
Wettest
152 mm
2002
Driest
6 mm
1989
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