Kirkby Stephen weather in May (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Kirkby Stephen look like in May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Kirkby Stephen typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 14°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 6°C.

Precipitation

Kirkby Stephen in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 182 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Kirkby Stephen climate page with graphs.

 

Kirkby Stephen, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 182 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Middlesbrough, the United Kingdom (72 KM, 45 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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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