If you plan to visit Cardiff in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +16°C during the day and approximately 6 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 8 rainy days in the month and around 72 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
May is usually the driest month of the year in Cardiff
Average weather
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+16°C
Avg. max. temperature
0°C
Min.
+27°C
Max.
72 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cardiff has OK weather in May.
Average temperature in Cardiff in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cardiff for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +17°C with a maximum of +21°C and a minimum of +7°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 36% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +11°C to +16°C.
Is Cardiff warm or cold in May?
Cardiff is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +13°C to +16°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +6°C to +9°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Cardiff:
Climate in Cardiff in May
Cardiff weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+13°C
+16°C
+19°C
Min. temperature
-2°C
0°C
+3°C
Max. temperature
+25°C
+27°C
+30°C
Rainfall
62 mm
72 mm
74 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
76%
75%
76%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
6
6
5
Cloudy days
17
17
17
Rainy days
7
8
8
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +13°C to +16°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 62 mm to 72 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 76% to 75%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 4 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 6 sunny days during the month.
Wind speed in Cardiff in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Cardiff is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Cardiff based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 61%, leading to total precipitation of around 79 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Cardiff wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 39% chance of precipitation and 118 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 62 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Cardiff?
This is the weather in Cardiff in May 2023:
1 May
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+11°C
2 May
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+15°C
3 May
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+16°C
4 May
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+17°C
5 May
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+17°C
6 May
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+15°C
7 May
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+18°C
8 May
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+19°C
9 May
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+20°C
10 May
☁️
+17°C
11 May
🌧️
+16°C
12 May
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+15°C
13 May
☁️
+16°C
14 May
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+19°C
15 May
🌧️
+18°C
16 May
🌧️
+18°C
17 May
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+21°C
18 May
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+18°C
19 May
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+18°C
20 May
🌧️
+17°C
21 May
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+17°C
22 May
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+19°C
23 May
🌧️
+15°C
24 May
☁️
+16°C
25 May
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+16°C
26 May
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+16°C
27 May
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+17°C
28 May
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+18°C
29 May
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+15°C
30 May
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+16°C
31 May
🌧️
+16°C
In May 2023 Cardiff had 2 sunny days, 22 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +17°C, with an absolute maximum of +21°C and a minimum of +11°C. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 47%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Cardiff climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Cardiff in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+14°C) and the highest in 2020 (+21°C). The driest year was 1991 with only 9 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 230 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cardiff in May:
Is May a good time to visit Cardiff?
It’s always a good time to visit Cardiff, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Cardiff in May?
May has mild temperatures in Cardiff. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Cardiff rainy in May?
Cardiff is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Cardiff in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cardiff in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cardiff, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.