Harrogate weather in May (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Harrogate during May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In May, Harrogate tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 16°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 7°C.

Precipitation

Harrogate in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 15 days with rain.

Average sunshine

With about 173 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Harrogate, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 173 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

* Data from: Leeds, the United Kingdom (21 KM, 13 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

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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