Burnley weather in May (Lancashire, United Kingdom)

How is May weather typically in Burnley? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

May in Burnley generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 15°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 7°C.

Precipitation

Burnley in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

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

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Burnley, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 175 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bradford, the United Kingdom (32 KM, 20 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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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