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Pickering weather in May (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Thinking of visiting Pickering in May? Check the weather first! Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Pickering generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 15°C, cooling off to about 8°C at night.

Precipitation

Pickering in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With approximately 212 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Pickering, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 10°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 61 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
SunshineSunshine 212 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 36% *  
* Data from: Scarborough, the United Kingdom (14 KM, 9 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. With a water temperature of around 10°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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