Gilsland weather in May (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

Is Gilsland a good destination in May, weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In May, Gilsland typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 15°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 6°C.

Precipitation

Gilsland in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. You can typically expect 17 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 161 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gilsland, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 161 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (53 KM, 33 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

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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