Cool
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Marks Tey, Colchester, England, United Kingdom in May
Weather score32Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 43mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
16°C
Rain
43mm
Sun
6.4h
Sea
12°C
Weather score
32
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 43mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 12°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Marks Tey, Colchester, England, United Kingdom with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May16°C average high
May is close to Marks Tey's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May43mm average rain
May is close to Marks Tey's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May6.4 hours average sun
May is one of Marks Tey's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May12°C average sea
May is close to Marks Tey's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May32 weather score
May sits close to Marks Tey's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
