Manchester weather in May (Greater Manchester, United Kingdom)

Looking to travel to Manchester in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Manchester typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 17°C, while night temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Manchester in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 186 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Manchester climate page with graphs.

 

Manchester, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 84%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 186 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Manchester in May?

For visitors traveling to Manchester, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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