Ellesmere Port weather in May (Cheshire, United Kingdom)

What weather conditions can you expect in Ellesmere Port this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In May, Ellesmere Port 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 9°C.

Precipitation

Ellesmere Port in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 15 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 209 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 Ellesmere Port climate page with graphs.

 

Ellesmere Port, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 209 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Liverpool, the United Kingdom (15 KM, 9 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?

For visitors traveling to Ellesmere Port, 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

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