Ilkley weather in May (West Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

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

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Ilkley includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 15°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 7°C.

Precipitation

Ilkley in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Experience the driest month of the year, where clear skies and little rain are the norms. It's a great time to be outdoors. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 175 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July typically offers 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 Ilkley climate page with graphs.

 

Ilkley, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 175 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bradford, the United Kingdom (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

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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

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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