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Goathland weather in May (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Interested in knowing the climate of Goathland in May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During May, Goathland usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 13°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Goathland in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. Experience the driest month of the year, where clear skies and little rain are the norms. It's a great time to be outdoors. Typically, you can expect about 17 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 212 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

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 and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Goathland, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 10°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 58 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
SunshineSunshine 212 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 36% *  
* Data from: Scarborough, the United Kingdom (4 KM, 3 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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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. With a water temperature of around 10°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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
10/10

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