Castleton weather in May (Derbyshire, United Kingdom)

What weather conditions can you expect in Castleton this May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Castleton includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 15°C. But by evening, they drop to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Castleton in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. Expect around 16 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

With approximately 199 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July and August generally stand out with 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 Castleton climate page with graphs.

 

Castleton, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 199 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Sheffield, the United Kingdom (20 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

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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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