Monthly climate guide
Torquay weather in May
With highs near 15°C (58°F) and lows around 8°C (47°F), May feels cool in Torquay. Rainfall averages about 58 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than April and 2°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Torquay is usually about 2°C warmer than St Ives, 140 km away, in May.
- In Torquay, May is late spring.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 40% less rain than Torquay's average.
- It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 62%.
It's usually the driest month of the year.
Avg high
15°C
58°F
Avg low
8°C
47°F
Rainfall
58 mm
some rain
Humidity
84%
relative
Sky
62%
cloud · often cloudy
Torquay weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C / 47°F | 5°C / 41°F | 126 mm | 90% | 78% |
| February | 8°C / 47°F | 4°C / 40°F | 97 mm | 90% | 77% |
| March | 10°C / 49°F | 5°C / 40°F | 86 mm | 89% | 71% |
| April | 12°C / 54°F | 6°C / 43°F | 68 mm | 85% | 63% |
| May | 15°C / 58°F | 8°C / 47°F | 58 mm | 84% | 62% |
| June | 17°C / 63°F | 11°C / 52°F | 85 mm | 84% | 65% |
| July | 20°C / 67°F | 13°C / 56°F | 61 mm | 83% | 58% |
| August | 19°C / 67°F | 13°C / 56°F | 106 mm | 84% | 64% |
| September | 18°C / 64°F | 12°C / 53°F | 73 mm | 86% | 65% |
| October | 15°C / 58°F | 10°C / 50°F | 123 mm | 88% | 73% |
| November | 11°C / 52°F | 8°C / 46°F | 129 mm | 90% | 78% |
| December | 10°C / 50°F | 6°C / 44°F | 151 mm | 91% | 80% |
What to pack for May
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is May a good time to visit Torquay?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Torquay →Other United Kingdom cities in May
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Torquay in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Torquay?
May is a reasonable time for Torquay: highs around 15°C and about 58 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Torquay in May?
Average highs are about 15°C (58°F) and average lows about 8°C (47°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Torquay in May?
Torquay typically gets around 58 mm of rain in May — some rain. It's usually the driest month of the year.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Torquay (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.