Lancaster weather in May (Lancashire, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Lancaster during May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In May, Lancaster typically experiences 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 8°C.

Precipitation

Lancaster in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 16 days with rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 217 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Lancaster. May, June, July and August typically offer 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 Lancaster climate page with graphs.

 

Lancaster, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 217 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (30 KM, 18 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.

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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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