Temperature in Cumbria in May

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Cumbria, the United Kingdom this May.

Cumbria, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences moderate average maximum daytime temperatures in May, ranging 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.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Cumbria, the United Kingdom in May?

Find the average daytime temperatures in May for the most popular destinations in Cumbria on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Best Places to Visit in Cumbria in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Cumbria temperatures in May: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Cumbria, the United Kingdom in May?

Expect daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) in Windermere. That makes May a moderate month for Cumbria, the United Kingdom.

How cold does it get at night in Cumbria, the United Kingdom in May?

After dark, Windermere cools to about 7°C (45°F) on an average May night.

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

Based on our systematic data collection, Longtown has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 16°C (61°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 7°C (45°F).

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

The coldest city in May in Cumbria, the United Kingdom is St Bees when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 14°C (57°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 9°C (48°F).

How much sun does Cumbria, the United Kingdom get in May?

Windermere enjoys close to 217 hours of sunlight. This not only brightens the days but also uplifts the atmosphere during the month.

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