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Caerphilly Weather in May

Caerphilly in May

The short of it: Caerphilly in May averages a high of 16 °C (61 °F) and a low of 7 °C (45 °F), with 76 mm (3.0 in) of rain and about 15 h 36 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 7° · rain 76 mm · daylight 15 h 36 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & August

Thirty years of records give Caerphilly an average May high of 16°, a low of 7° and some 76 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 16°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 76 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 36 min in mid-May, 108 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Caerphilly runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Risca, 9 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

May in Caerphilly, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus April
3° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 36 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RiscaWales9 km ENE16°8°75 mm
PontypriddWales9 km WNW16°7°78 mm
GelligaerWales10 km NNW16°7°79 mm
BlackwoodWales10 km N16°7°81 mm
CardiffWales11 km SSE17°8°67 mm
NewportWales15 km E17°8°65 mm
PenarthWales15 km SSE17°8°67 mm
CwmbranWales16 km ENE17°8°67 mm

The Almanac · Caerphilly Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 16°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 76 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Caerphilly by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January8°2°113 mm17 km/h8 h 18 min✦
February8°2°93 mm17 km/h9 h 53 min✦
March10°3°87 mm16 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦
April13°5°75 mm14 km/h13 h 48 min✦✦
May16°7°76 mm15 km/h15 h 36 min✦✦✦
June19°10°78 mm13 km/h16 h 37 min✦✦✦
July20°12°90 mm13 km/h16 h 12 min✦✦✦
August20°12°105 mm13 km/h14 h 36 min✦✦✦
September18°10°94 mm13 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦
October14°8°130 mm15 km/h10 h 33 min✦✦
November11°5°145 mm15 km/h8 h 45 min✦✦
December8°3°130 mm16 km/h7 h 50 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Caerphilly in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Caerphilly in May?

Days average 16 °C (61 °F) and nights 7 °C (45 °F), with about 76 mm (3.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 16°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 76 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Caerphilly?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Caerphilly in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 15 h 36 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 50 min in December to 16 h 37 min in June.

Does it snow in Caerphilly in May?

Hardly — May nights average 7 °C (45 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Caerphilly in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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