Helmsley weather in May (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Thinking of visiting Helmsley in May? Check the weather first! Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Helmsley typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 16°C, cooling down at night to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Helmsley in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 212 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Helmsley, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 58 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 212 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 36% *  

* Data from: Scarborough, the United Kingdom (28 KM, 17 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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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