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Barnoldswick weather in May (Lancashire, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Barnoldswick in May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During May, Barnoldswick usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 15°C. But by evening, they drop to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Barnoldswick in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 175 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Barnoldswick, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 87 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
SunshineSunshine 175 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Bradford, the United Kingdom (31 KM, 19 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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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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