Dorset weather in May 2024

16
16°C max day temperature
7
7 hours of sunshine per day
13
13 days with some rainfall
7
7°C min night temperature
16
16 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
54
54 mm of monthly rainfall
6
6 (High) UV index
11
11°C sea temperature

Below are average maximum temperatures at popular destinations in Dorset in May. Select a destination to see more weather parameters.

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The May weather guide for Dorset (Bournemouth) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How warm is it in Dorset in May?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 16°C in Bournemouth, Dorset in May, falling to 7°C at night.

How sunny is it in Dorset in May?

There are normally 7 hours of bright sunshine each day in Bournemouth, Dorset in May - that's 45% of daylight hours.

Is the sea cold around Dorset in May?

The average sea temperature around Bournemouth, Dorset in May is 11°C.

Does it rain in Dorset in May?

There are usually 13 days with some rain in Bournemouth, Dorset in May and the average monthly rainfall is 54mm.

Dorset May sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Dorset in May 2024. Select a month to view Dorset sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The Dorset sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Bournemouth.

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