In May, the South West Coast Path experiences a mix of weather patterns. Exmoor typically sees moderate temperatures ranging from 8°C to 16°C, with occasional heavy rain at times accumulating up to 12.5 mm. North Devon and Cornwall mirror these fluctuations, with highs peaking at 20°C and frequent bouts of rain, including periods of sunshine interspersed with overcast skies. South Devon and East Devon are characterized by variable weather with similar temperature ranges and intermittent rainfall. Dorset, on the other hand, experiences slightly warmer peaks up to 25°C, with some dry spells masquerading between showers. Overall, May along the path is marked by variable clouds, sunny breaks, and sporadic rain showers, making for a dynamic hiking experience.
In Exmoor, May brings temperatures reaching up to 16°C, with lows dipping to 3°C. Rain showers are common, with occasional heavy downpours, such as those reaching 10.9 mm on certain days. Initially, patchy rain and heavy showers mark the first half of the month, progressively easing into more settled, partly cloudy conditions.
North Devon experiences varied conditions with highs of 19°C and lows around 2°C. The month starts with cloudy weather and moderate rain at times, with significant episodes of heavy rain, such as 12.8 mm accumulated in a day. However, it transitions to occasional sunny spells mixed with periods of cloud cover and moderate rain shower.
Cornwall sees highs up to 20°C, with lows rarely dropping below 5°C. The region frequently alternates between overcast days with moderate rain showers and sunny intervals. Notable weather events include heavy rain days, accumulating up to 25.1 mm. As May progresses, intervals of fair weather punctuate the rainy spells.
South Devon in May is marked by highs around 20°C and nighttime lows between 7°C and 13°C. Rain showers and overcast conditions dominate the early part of the month, with occasional clear days. As the month continues, sunshine becomes more frequent, interspersed with light drizzles and occasional heavy rain up to 36.2 mm in a day.
In East Devon, temperatures range from 7°C to 25°C. May begins with patchy rain possible and moderate rain showers. The region sees a few heavy rain days, notably 10.5 mm, before transitioning towards clearer, sunny days and sporadic cloud cover.
Dorset experiences some of the warmest days in May, with temperatures climbing to 25°C and lows around 7°C. The weather oscillates between cloudy and sunny periods, with moderate rain showers transitioning to heavy downpours at times. However, there are stretches of clear weather, providing a stark contrast to the intermittently rainy days.
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