Newcastle under Lyme weather in May (Staffordshire, United Kingdom)

What weather conditions can you expect in Newcastle under Lyme this May? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In May, Newcastle under Lyme typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 17°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Newcastle under Lyme in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 16 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 186 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Newcastle under Lyme, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 186 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Manchester, the United Kingdom (38 KM, 24 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?

For visitors traveling to Newcastle under Lyme, 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?

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