May · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Newquay in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Newquay in May
Average temperature 13°C, 63 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
5.5/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 63 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Newquay scores 5.5/10 for beach and coastal travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 13°C, 63 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Newquay's surf beaches and cliff paths make it Cornwall's board-sport capital.
May in Newquay — workable with trade-offs
May averages 13°C (55°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 63 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 5.5/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 6.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Newquay in May?
- In May, Newquay averages 13°C, 63 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.5/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Newquay?
- May earns a 5.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Newquay in May?
- Expect about 63 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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