Dorset weather in May 2024

Expect 61°F daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 7 hours of sunshine per day in Dorset in May. Check more long-term weather averages for Dorset in May before you book your next holiday to Dorset in 2024/2025.

  • 61°F maximum daytime temperature in May in Dorset (Bournemouth)61
    61°F max day temperature
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • 13 days with some rainfall in May in Dorset (Bournemouth)13
    13 days with some rainfall
  • 45°F minimum night-time temperature in May in Dorset (Bournemouth)45
    45°F min night temperature
  • 16 hours of daylight per day in May in Dorset (Bournemouth)16
    16 hours of daylight per day
  • No heat & humidity in May in Dorset (Bournemouth)0
    No heat & humidity
  • 2.1 inches monthly rainfall in May in Dorset (Bournemouth)2.1
    2.1 inches of monthly rainfall
  • UV (maximum) index 6 (High) in May in Dorset (Bournemouth)6
    6 (High) UV index
  • 52°F sea temperature in May in Dorset (Bournemouth)52
    52°F sea temperature

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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 61°F in Bournemouth, Dorset in May, falling to 45°F 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.

How warm is the sea around Dorset in May?

The average sea temperature around Bournemouth, Dorset in May is 52°F.

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 2.1 inches.

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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Date Sunrise times Sunset times
Wednesday, 1st May 2024 05:41 20:29
Thursday, 16th May 2024 05:17 20:52
Friday, 31st May 2024 05:00 21:11

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