Oldham weather in May (Greater Manchester, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Oldham in May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

During May, Oldham usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 16°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Oldham in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. This month experiences about 16 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

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

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

 

Oldham, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 186 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Manchester, the United Kingdom (23 KM, 14 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.

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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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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