These are the best beaches in Northern Europe in May, based on average sunshine, sea temperature, rainfall and temperature. Though many factors can come into play when choosing your beach destination, the beach weather will often be a deciding factor. Here we list the top beaches based on the average weather conditions and sea temperature.
May has average maximum temperatures of 15°C (60°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 46% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.1 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in England. Sea temperatures are a chilly 17°C (63°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in England for prolonged periods of time.
May has average maximum temperatures of 16°C (61°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 45% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.0 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0.4cm (0.2inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 11.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Kent. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Kent for prolonged periods of time.
May has average maximum temperatures of 14°C (57°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 48% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.4 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0.8cm (0.3inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 15.5 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Cornwall. Sea temperatures are a cold 12°C (53°F). May is too cold for swimming in Cornwall for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 15°C (58°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 45% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.0 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 3.3cm (1.3inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 10 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Wales. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (51°F). May is too cold for swimming in Wales for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 15°C (59°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 41% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.4 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it very dry with only very light showers although there are 21 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Ring of Kerry. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (53°F). May is too cold for swimming in Ring of Kerry for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 13°C (55°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 38% making it very cloudy and overcast with some periods of sunshine. There are 6.3 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 1.5cm (0.6inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 18.4 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Scotland. Sea temperatures are a cold 17°C (62°F). May is too cold for swimming in Scotland for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 13°C (55°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 40% making it very cloudy and overcast with some periods of sunshine. There are 6.7 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 1.1cm (0.4inches) making it very dry with only very light showers although there are 21.2 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Outer Hebrides. Sea temperatures are a cold 17°C (62°F). May is too cold for swimming in Outer Hebrides for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 16°C (60°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 41% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 8.3cm (3.3inches) making it a bit rainy but with mostly light showers although there are 20.6 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in County Clare. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (52°F). May is too cold for swimming in County Clare for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 8°C (47°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 41% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.4 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 1cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 12.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Iceland. Sea temperatures are a cold 8°C (47°F). May is too cold for swimming in Iceland for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 10°C (49°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 36% making it very cloudy and overcast with some periods of sunshine. There are 7.4 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 12.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Lofoten Islands. Sea temperatures are a cold 2°C (36°F). May is too cold for swimming in Lofoten Islands for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
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Beaches recommended for you today, this weekend, in the next 2 weeks or in any month of the year.
