Planning a trip to Norfolk in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +25°C and approximately 6 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 16 rainy days and 105 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+25°C
Avg. max. temperature
+5°C
Min.
+36°C
Max.
105 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Norfolk has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Norfolk in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Norfolk for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +30°C during the day to a minimum of +9°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +23°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +19°C to +22°C.
Is Norfolk warm or cold in May?
Norfolk is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +20°C to +25°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +11°C to +16°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Norfolk:
Climate in Norfolk in May
Norfolk weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+20°C
+25°C
+29°C
Min. temperature
-1°C
+5°C
+10°C
Max. temperature
+33°C
+36°C
+38°C
Rainfall
90 mm
105 mm
119 mm
Wind
4 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
65%
70%
71%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
8
6
5
Cloudy days
8
8
7
Rainy days
14
16
16
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +20°C to +25°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 90 mm to 105 mm.Humidity rises from 65% to 70%.Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in April to 6 in May.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Norfolk in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Norfolk is gradually increasing during May, going from 6 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Norfolk based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 55% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 126 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 26 mm, which is moderate rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 17 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:
Norfolk wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 144 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% chance of precipitation and 74 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Norfolk?
This is the weather in Norfolk in May 2024:
1 May
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+19°C
2 May
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+21°C
3 May
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+18°C
4 May
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+17°C
5 May
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+21°C
6 May
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+22°C
7 May
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+28°C
8 May
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+30°C
9 May
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+26°C
10 May
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+22°C
11 May
☀️
+26°C
12 May
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+29°C
13 May
☀️
+28°C
14 May
🌧️
+26°C
15 May
☀️
+23°C
16 May
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+26°C
17 May
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+25°C
18 May
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+19°C
19 May
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+21°C
20 May
🌧️
+26°C
21 May
☀️
+24°C
22 May
☀️
+24°C
23 May
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+20°C
24 May
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+21°C
25 May
☀️
+20°C
26 May
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+19°C
27 May
🌧️
+19°C
28 May
🌫️
+19°C
29 May
🌫️
+26°C
30 May
🌫️
+21°C
31 May
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+22°C
In May 2024 Norfolk had 20 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +23°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +17°C. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 32%. 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 Norfolk climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Norfolk in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+19°C) and the highest in 1990 (+22°C). The driest year was 1980 with only 580 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 2226 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Norfolk in May:
Is May a good time to visit Norfolk?
May is a really good time to go to Norfolk. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Norfolk.
Can you sunbathe in Norfolk in May?
May is warm in Norfolk. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Norfolk rainy in May?
Norfolk 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 Norfolk in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Norfolk 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 Norfolk, 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.
