Chorley weather in May (Lancashire, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does May bring to Chorley? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In May, Chorley usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 16°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Chorley in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 187 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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

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

 

Chorley, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 187 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Warrington, the United Kingdom (29 KM, 18 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?

For visitors traveling to Chorley, 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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Chorley.

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