Leigh weather in May (Greater Manchester, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Leigh for May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Leigh typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 17°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Leigh in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. As the driest month, you can expect little to no rain. This makes it perfect for outdoor events and activities. Enjoy the freedom from wet weather. You can typically expect 16 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With about 187 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July and August generally stand out with 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 Leigh climate page with graphs.

 

Leigh, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 187 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Warrington, the United Kingdom (12 KM, 7 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?

For visitors traveling to Leigh, 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

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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