May Rainfall and Precipitation in Cumbria

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Cumbria, the United Kingdom in May.

Cumbria, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences precipitation in May ranging from moderate in Bewcastle (76 mm (3 in)) to moderate in Bouth (97 mm (3.8 in)).

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Cumbria precipitation in May: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Cumbria, the United Kingdom receive in May?

Windermere stays mostly dry in May, with average rainfall close to 93 mm (3.7 in).

How many days does it rain in Cumbria, the United Kingdom in May?

Expect around 17 days rainy days in Windermere during May.

Is May part of the rainy season in Cumbria, the United Kingdom?

May is generally a drier month for Cumbria, the United Kingdom, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in May in Cumbria, the United Kingdom?

In our database, Bouth stands out as having an average rainfall level of 97 mm (3.8 in), making it the wettest location.

What is the driest city in May in Cumbria, the United Kingdom?

In our records, Bewcastle stands out as the driest city in Cumbria, the United Kingdom for May, averaging just 76 mm (3 in).

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