May weather forecast
Guernsey

May in Guernsey signifies the height of spring and the transition into the early stages of summer. Average temperatures during May range from 12°C (53.6°F) to 15°C (59°F), making the month notably warmer than April. These milder conditions, complemented by longer daylight hours, contribute to a generally pleasant and enjoyable climate.

In terms of precipitation, May experiences moderate rainfall levels, averaging 40mm (1.57") over approximately 10 to 12 days. This relatively drier weather, coupled with warmer temperatures, provides excellent conditions for the island's flora to bloom, enhancing the scenic beauty of Guernsey.

Compared to April, May exhibits a further increase in temperature, maintaining similar levels of rainfall. The progression into June sees a continuation of this warming trend, marking the onset of the summer season. Temperatures rise further, reaching their peak for the year, while rainfall levels remain relatively consistent, making the subsequent summer months ideal for tourism and outdoor activities.

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• Saint Sampson - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Saint Sampson sunrise is at 05:08 and sunset at 21:07 BST. In Saint Sampson in May, during 11.8 rainfall days, 27mm (1.06") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Guernsey - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Guernsey sunrise is at 05:08 and sunset at 21:07 BST. In Guernsey, during May, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 27mm (1.06") of precipitation.
• Saint Peter Port - May »
  In Saint Peter Port in May, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 27mm (1.06") of accumulated precipitation. On the first day of May sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 20:27.
• Alderney - May »
  Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique. May emerges as a transformative period in Alderney's calendar year, bridging the mildness of spring to the imminent heat of summer.
• Braye du Valle - May »
  In Braye du Valle during the entire year, the rain falls for 196.3 days and collects up to 557mm (21.93") of precipitation. In Braye du Valle in May, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 27mm (1.06") of accumulated precipitation.
• Fort George - May »
  In Fort George during the entire year, the rain falls for 196.3 days and collects up to 557mm (21.93") of precipitation. In Fort George during May, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 27mm (1.06") of precipitation.
• Saint Andrew - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Saint Andrew sunrise is at 05:08 and sunset at 21:07 BST. In Saint Andrew, Guernsey, snow does not fall in February through December.