Kendal weather in May (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

What weather conditions can you expect in Kendal this May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Kendal generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 15°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 7°C.

Precipitation

Kendal in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 217 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Kendal. May, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kendal, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 217 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (60 KM, 37 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

9/10

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