Chester weather in May (Cheshire, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Chester usually fare in May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Chester tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 17°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 8°C.

Precipitation

Chester in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 15 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 209 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Chester.

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

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

 

Chester, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 209 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Liverpool, the United Kingdom (25 KM, 15 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?

For visitors traveling to Chester, 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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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