If you plan to visit Jersey in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +14°C during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 14 rainy days in the month and around 49 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+14°C
Avg. max. temperature
+4°C
Min.
+27°C
Max.
49 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Jersey has OK weather in May.
Average temperature in Jersey in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Jersey for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +16°C during the day to a minimum of +10°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +14°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 67% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +12°C to +16°C.
Is Jersey warm or cold in May?
Jersey is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +11°C to +14°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +8°C to +10°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 Jersey:
Climate in Jersey in May
Jersey weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+11°C
+14°C
+17°C
Min. temperature
0°C
+4°C
+7°C
Max. temperature
+25°C
+27°C
+32°C
Rainfall
50 mm
49 mm
45 mm
Wind
5 m/s
5 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
79%
80%
81%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
5
5
5
Cloudy days
11
12
12
Rainy days
14
14
12
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 +11°C to +14°C during the day.As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 50 mm to 49 mm.Humidity rises from 79% to 80%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 5 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 5 sunny days during the month.
Wind speed in Jersey in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Jersey is gradually increasing during May, going from 4 m/s to 8 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Jersey based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 23% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 32 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 7 rainy days during May, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Jersey wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 70% chance of precipitation and 118 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% chance of precipitation and 40 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Jersey?
This is the weather in Jersey in May 2023:
1 May
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+12°C
2 May
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+13°C
3 May
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+14°C
4 May
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+14°C
5 May
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+14°C
6 May
☁️
+14°C
7 May
🌫️
+12°C
8 May
☁️
+14°C
9 May
🌫️
+13°C
10 May
☁️
+12°C
11 May
☀️
+12°C
12 May
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+12°C
13 May
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+13°C
14 May
🌫️
+12°C
15 May
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+13°C
16 May
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+12°C
17 May
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+13°C
18 May
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+13°C
19 May
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+14°C
20 May
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+14°C
21 May
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+14°C
22 May
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+15°C
23 May
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+14°C
24 May
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+14°C
25 May
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+14°C
26 May
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+14°C
27 May
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+15°C
28 May
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+16°C
29 May
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+14°C
30 May
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+14°C
31 May
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+16°C
In May 2023 Jersey had 18 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +14°C, with an absolute maximum of +16°C and a minimum of +12°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 70%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Jersey climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Jersey in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+12°C) and the highest in 2020 (+15°C). The driest year was 1989 with only 603 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1376 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Jersey in May:
Is May a good time to visit Jersey?
It’s always a good time to visit Jersey, 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 Jersey in May?
May has mild temperatures in Jersey. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Jersey rainy in May?
Jersey is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Jersey in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Jersey in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Jersey, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
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.