Coniston weather in May (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

Thinking of visiting Coniston in May? Check the weather first! Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

During May, Coniston usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 15°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 8°C.

Precipitation

Coniston in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 17 days days of 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're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Coniston, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 95 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 217 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (61 KM, 38 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

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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