Ramsbottom weather in May (Lancashire, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Ramsbottom in May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The month of May in Ramsbottom typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 16°C, cooling down at night to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Ramsbottom in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 186 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July, August and September 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 Ramsbottom climate page with graphs.

 

Ramsbottom, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 186 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Manchester, the United Kingdom (33 KM, 20 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

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