Alston weather in May (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Alston usually fare in May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Alston includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 14°C. At night, they generally drop to 6°C.

Precipitation

Alston in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 183 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Alston, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 183 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom (55 KM, 34 Miles).

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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