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Hovingham weather in May (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

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

Temperatures

The month of May in Hovingham typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 16°C, cooling off to about 7°C at night.

Precipitation

Hovingham in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 15 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 188 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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 and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hovingham, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 59 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
SunshineSunshine 188 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: York, the United Kingdom (24 KM, 15 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
10/10

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