Bolton weather in May (Greater Manchester, United Kingdom)

How is the weather in Bolton in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Bolton generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 16°C. But by evening, they drop to around 8°C.

Bolton 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, we can expect around 16 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 187 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Bolton, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 187 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Warrington, the United Kingdom (23 KM, 14 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 Bolton in May?

For visitors traveling to Bolton, 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

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