Otley weather in May (West Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does May bring to Otley? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In May, Otley tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 16°C, cooling down at night to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Otley in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 175 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, 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 Otley climate page with graphs.

 

Otley, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 175 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bradford, the United Kingdom (12 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

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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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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