Weather in May in Cheshire
Considering a trip to Cheshire this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Cheshire in May?
Cheshire is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Cheshire generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C and nighttime temperatures around 8°C in Chester.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Malpas with an average of 67 mm to moderate rainfall in Macclesfield with 79 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 209 hours of sunshine in Chester. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For specific regional insights in Cheshire for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Cheshire climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Cheshire?
Chester
In May Chester generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Knutsford
In May Knutsford generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Crewe
In May Crewe generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Wilmslow
In May Wilmslow generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Congleton
In May Congleton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Cheshire, in the United Kingdom.
Is May the best time to visit Cheshire?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Chester, May might be a good time to visit Cheshire. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Chester. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.
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