Temperatures in May
It's cool to moderate in May in Newquay with an average temperature of 15°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 18°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 12°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Newquay in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Newquay with cool temperatures, averaging around 14°C during the day and nights close to 9°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 16°C, with nights close to 10°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Newquay will be around 17°C, with nights close to 11°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Newquay is 14°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 55 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 36% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Newquay. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Newquay in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
15°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
18°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
12°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
55 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
11 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Newquay?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Newquay. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Newquay in May
With 25°C, Newquay hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2015. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 2°C to a high of 15°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Newquay
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Newquay, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Newquay
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Newquay, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 11 days of rain in Newquay.
Daily UV Index in May in Newquay
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Newquay, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Newquay Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Newquay, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Newquay Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Newquay, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Newquay
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Newquay. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Newquay by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Newquay. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
