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Elterwater weather in May (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

Is May a good time to explore Elterwater weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Elterwater includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 15°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 7°C.

Precipitation

Elterwater in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 17 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 217 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Elterwater. May, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Elterwater, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 93 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
SunshineSunshine 217 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (68 KM, 42 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.

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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

Interested in more climate information?

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