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Bakewell weather in May (Derbyshire, United Kingdom)

Interested in knowing the climate of Bakewell in May? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Bakewell typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 16°C, cooling down at night to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Bakewell in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 16 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 199 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Bakewell.

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 Bakewell climate page with graphs.

 

Bakewell, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 76 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
SunshineSunshine 199 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Sheffield, the United Kingdom (22 KM, 14 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?

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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