Holmfirth weather in May (West Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Is Holmfirth a good destination in May, weather-wise? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of May in Holmfirth typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 15°C, cooling off to about 7°C at night.

Precipitation

Holmfirth in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month, where the risk of rain is low. It's a great time for outdoor events and activities without the threat of wet weather. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 171 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July and August typically offer 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 Holmfirth climate page with graphs.

 

Holmfirth, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 171 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Huddersfield, the United Kingdom (8 KM, 5 Miles).

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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

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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