Hornsea weather in May (East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Hornsea during May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In May, Hornsea usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 13°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 9°C.

Precipitation

Hornsea in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. With virtually no rain, this driest month of the year is perfect for exploring the outdoors. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 15 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 202 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hornsea, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 50 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Hull, the United Kingdom (21 KM, 13 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

5/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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