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Altrincham weather in May (Greater Manchester, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Altrincham this May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Altrincham includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 17°C, while nights can cool down to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Altrincham in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. On average, there are about 16 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 186 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July and August generally stand out with 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 Altrincham climate page with graphs.

 

Altrincham, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 76 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 84% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 186 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Manchester, the United Kingdom (6 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

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

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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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Altrincham, 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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Barbeque
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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