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Burton weather in May (Lancashire, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Burton in May? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Burton includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 15°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 7°C.

Precipitation

Burton in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 16 days with rain.

Average sunshine

With around 217 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Burton. May, June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Burton, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 88 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
SunshineSunshine 217 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (44 KM, 27 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.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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