These are the best beaches in United Kingdom 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 Hastings. Sea temperatures are a chilly 17°C (63°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Hastings for prolonged periods of time.
May has average maximum temperatures of 15°C (60°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 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 Deal Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 17°C (62°F). May is too cold for swimming in Deal Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
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 Viking Bay. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Viking Bay 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 Botany Bay. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Botany Bay for prolonged periods of time.
May has average maximum temperatures of 17°C (62°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 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 13.5 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 West Mersea Beach. Sea temperatures are a chilly 17°C (63°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in West Mersea Beach for prolonged periods of time.
May has average maximum temperatures of 17°C (62°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 49% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.6 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0.9cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 13.2 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 Durdle Door Cliffs. Sea temperatures are a cold 16°C (61°F). May is too cold for swimming in Durdle Door Cliffs for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 14°C (57°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 50% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.7 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 Looe Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 16°C (60°F). May is too cold for swimming in Looe Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 14°C (57°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 50% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.7 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0.8cm (0.3inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 9.6 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 St Martins. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (52°F). May is too cold for swimming in St Martins for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 14°C (57°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 50% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.7 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0.8cm (0.3inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 9.6 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 Tresco. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (52°F). May is too cold for swimming in Tresco for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 15°C (60°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 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 Folkestone Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 9°C (49°F). May is too cold for swimming in Folkestone Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 15°C (60°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 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 Dover. Sea temperatures are a cold 9°C (49°F). May is too cold for swimming in Dover 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 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 0.9cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.8 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 Brighton Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 10°C (50°F). May is too cold for swimming in Brighton Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 17°C (62°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 51% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.9 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0.9cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 13.2 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 Freshwater Bay. Sea temperatures are a cold 10°C (50°F). May is too cold for swimming in Freshwater Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 16°C (61°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 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 11.6 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 Shanklin Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 10°C (49°F). May is too cold for swimming in Shanklin Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 17°C (62°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 50% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.8 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0.9cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 13.2 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 Sandbanks Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 10°C (50°F). May is too cold for swimming in Sandbanks Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 17°C (62°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 50% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.8 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0.9cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 13.2 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 Bournemouth Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 10°C (50°F). May is too cold for swimming in Bournemouth Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 17°C (62°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 50% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.7 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0.9cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 13.2 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 Lulworth Cove. Sea temperatures are a cold 10°C (50°F). May is too cold for swimming in Lulworth Cove for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 17°C (62°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 51% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.9 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0.5cm (0.2inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 16.2 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 Teignmouth Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (51°F). May is too cold for swimming in Teignmouth Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 17°C (62°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 50% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.7 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0.5cm (0.2inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 16.2 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 Mill Bay. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (51°F). May is too cold for swimming in Mill Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 17°C (62°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 50% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.7 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0.5cm (0.2inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 16.2 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 Salcombe Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (51°F). May is too cold for swimming in Salcombe Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 17°C (62°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 0.5cm (0.2inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 16.2 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 Bantham. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (51°F). May is too cold for swimming in Bantham for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 17°C (62°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 0.5cm (0.2inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 16.2 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 Bigbury Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (51°F). May is too cold for swimming in Bigbury Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 16°C (62°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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 15.3 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 Cromer Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 9°C (48°F). May is too cold for swimming in Cromer Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
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 Swanpool Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 12°C (53°F). May is too cold for swimming in Swanpool Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 14°C (57°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 47% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.3 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 Porthmeor Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 12°C (53°F). May is too cold for swimming in Porthmeor Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 14°C (57°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 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 St Agnes. Sea temperatures are a cold 12°C (53°F). May is too cold for swimming in St Agnes for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 14°C (57°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 47% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.2 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 Porthcurno Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (52°F). May is too cold for swimming in Porthcurno Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 14°C (57°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 47% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.3 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 Praa Sands Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (52°F). May is too cold for swimming in Praa Sands Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 14°C (57°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 47% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.3 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 Rinsey Cove. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (52°F). May is too cold for swimming in Rinsey Cove for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 14°C (57°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 47% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.2 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 Sennen Cove. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (52°F). May is too cold for swimming in Sennen Cove for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
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