Macclesfield weather in May (Cheshire, United Kingdom)

Thinking of visiting Macclesfield in May? Check the weather first! See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In May, Macclesfield typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 16°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Macclesfield in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 186 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Macclesfield, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 186 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Manchester, the United Kingdom (13 KM, 8 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

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 Macclesfield, 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 Macclesfield.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the United Kingdom? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the United Kingdom. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.