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Grasmere weather in May (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Grasmere during May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In May, Grasmere typically experiences 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

Grasmere in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 217 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Grasmere. 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 Grasmere climate page with graphs.

 

Grasmere, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 92 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
SunshineSunshine 217 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (71 KM, 44 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

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