Carlisle weather in May (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

Thinking of visiting Carlisle in May? Check the weather first! Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Carlisle includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 16°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Carlisle in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 16 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 161 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Carlisle, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 161 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (49 KM, 30 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 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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