Pontefract weather in May (West Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Pontefract in May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Pontefract includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 17°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 8°C.

Precipitation

Pontefract in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

Average sunshine

With about 173 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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

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

 

Pontefract, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 173 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

Data from: Leeds, the United Kingdom (19 KM, 12 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 Pontefract, 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

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