Knaresborough weather in May (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does May bring to Knaresborough? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In May, Knaresborough typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 16°C, cooling off to about 7°C at night.

Precipitation

Knaresborough in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. On average, there are about 15 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 173 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Knaresborough, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 173 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

Data from: Leeds, the United Kingdom (24 KM, 14 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?

For visitors traveling to Knaresborough, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

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

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Knaresborough.

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