Gosforth weather in May (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

How does the May weather in Gosforth compare to other months? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Gosforth usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 14°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 8°C.

Precipitation

Gosforth in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 16 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 217 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Gosforth. May, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, 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 Gosforth climate page with graphs.

 

Gosforth, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 217 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (71 KM, 44 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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