Weather in Swindon in May
In an average May, Swindon sees a daily high around 16°C and a low around 8°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 16°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 12°C to 21°C |
| Average low | 8°C |
| Typical low range | 4°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
30°C
2026-05-26
Lowest
7°C
1996-05-18
Low
Highest
15°C
2012-05-25
Lowest
0°C
1982-05-05
Feels-like
Highest
35°C
2026-05-26
Lowest
-6°C
1981-05-03
Humidity
Highest
13.9 g/m³
2012-05-24
Lowest
4.3 g/m³
1996-05-04
Wind
Highest
44 km/h
2021-05-03
Lowest
6 km/h
1984-05-19
Gust
Highest
85 km/h
2014-05-10
Lowest
14 km/h
2023-05-18
Precip
Wettest
131 mm
2021
Driest
6 mm
2020
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