Weather forecast for the South West Coast Path in May

The South West Coast Path goes through Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall. If you start in May, the weather varies but is usually mild.

In Somerset, expect temperatures between 12-15°C during the day and 6-10°C at night. It rains often, mostly light rain, but sometimes can be heavy. Some days will be cloudy with little sunshine.

In Devon, temperatures are a bit higher, around 16-17°C during the day and 10-12°C at night. Rain is still common, but there are more sunny and partly cloudy days than in Somerset. Cloudy skies are still frequent.

In Cornwall, the daytime temperatures are 16-18°C and night temperatures are 11-13°C. Expect a mix of light and heavy rain, with many cloudy days. However, there will be enough sunny periods to enjoy.

Overall, be ready for varying weather with mild temperatures and quite a bit of rain, but also some sunny and partly cloudy days.