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Great Salkeld weather in May (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

How does the May weather in Great Salkeld compare to other months? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Great Salkeld includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 15°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 6°C.

Precipitation

Great Salkeld in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 16 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 161 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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

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

 

Great Salkeld, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 81 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 70% *  
SunshineSunshine 161 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 35% *  
Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (73 KM, 45 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.

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

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