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Cumbria Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cumbria, the United Kingdom in May.

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Windermere Keswick Bowness-on-Windermere Ambleside

Planning a journey to Cumbria, the United Kingdom this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Cumbria in May

Cumbria, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Cumbria generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 14°C (57°F) in St Bees to 16°C (61°F) in Longtown. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Longtown and 9°C (48°F) in St Bees.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Cumbria, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bewcastle with an average of 76 mm (3 in) to moderate rainfall in Bouth with 97 mm (3.8 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Windermere enjoys approximately 217 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Cumbria by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Cumbria — and find the best time to visit. (based on Windermere)

January7°C (45°F) February7°C (45°F) March9°C (48°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October13°C (55°F) November10°C (50°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Cumbria in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Cumbria.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Cumbria

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Cumbria, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Cumbria (May)

Precipitation variation in Cumbria (May)

Windermere

In May Windermere generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
217 hours
200 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Windermere →

Keswick

In May Keswick generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Keswick →

Bowness-on-Windermere

In May Bowness-on-Windermere generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
217 hours
200 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Bowness-on-Windermere →

Ambleside

In May Ambleside generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
217 hours
200 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Ambleside →

Penrith

In May Penrith generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Penrith →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Cumbria in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Windermere 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Keswick 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Bowness-on-Windermere 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Ambleside 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Penrith 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Kendal 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)

Cumbria weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cumbria, the United Kingdom in May?

May in Cumbria, the United Kingdom brings tolerable weather. In Windermere, daytime temperatures are typically around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows hover near 7°C (45°F).

What is the average temperature in Cumbria, the United Kingdom in May?

Daytime temperatures in Windermere peak at roughly 15°C (59°F) in May, dropping to about 7°C (45°F) overnight.

Does Cumbria, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Windermere averages just 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Cumbria, the United Kingdom.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Cumbria, the United Kingdom?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Cumbria, the United Kingdom. Typically, the climate in Windermere is tolerable.

Generally speaking, May, July and August provide tolerable weather in Windermere. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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