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Eton Weather in May

Eton in May

The short of it: Eton in May averages a high of 26 °C (79 °F) and a low of 15 °C (59 °F), with 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 11 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 26° · low 15° · rain 61 mm · daylight 11 h 7 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & June

Thirty years of records give Eton an average May high of 26°, a low of 15° and some 61 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 26°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 7 min in mid-May, 31 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Eton runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Marian, 14 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

May in Eton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
2° colder, 34 mm less rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 7 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MarianQueensland14 km NNW26°15°62 mm
WalkerstonQueensland15 km NE26°16°73 mm
MiraniQueensland17 km NW26°15°70 mm
Bakers CreekQueensland19 km ENE26°16°75 mm
The LeapQueensland21 km NNE25°16°79 mm
OoraleaQueensland21 km ENE26°16°71 mm
ErakalaQueensland21 km NE26°16°75 mm
FarleighQueensland22 km NE25°17°78 mm

The Almanac · Eton Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like April: highs about 26°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Eton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°23°268 mm14 km/h13 h 17 min✦✦
February31°23°379 mm12 km/h12 h 50 min✦✦
March30°22°231 mm15 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦
April28°19°95 mm18 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦
May26°15°61 mm15 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
June24°13°45 mm17 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
July24°11°35 mm15 km/h10 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°11°36 mm16 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
September28°14°24 mm13 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
October30°18°53 mm13 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦
November31°20°92 mm13 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦
December32°22°145 mm13 km/h13 h 25 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Eton in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Eton in May?

Days average 26 °C (79 °F) and nights 15 °C (59 °F), with about 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 26°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Eton?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Eton in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 7 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 51 min in June to 13 h 25 min in December.

Does it snow in Eton in May?

Hardly — May nights average 15 °C (59 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Eton in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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