East Riding of Yorkshire Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in East Riding of Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in May.

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Are you planning a trip a to East Riding of Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in East Riding of Yorkshire in May

East Riding of Yorkshire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. May in East Riding of Yorkshire generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 12°C (54°F) in Bridlington to 17°C (63°F) in Goole. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Goole and 9°C (48°F) in Bridlington.

To explore the conditions in East Riding of Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bempton with an average of 46 mm (1.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Bishop Wilton with 61 mm (2.4 in). Going by our weather data, this month in Bridlington usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in May. Bridlington typically receives 202 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore East Riding of Yorkshire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in East Riding of Yorkshire — and find the best time to visit. (based on Bridlington)

January9°C (48°F) February8°C (46°F) March9°C (48°F) April10°C (50°F) May12°C (54°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August18°C (64°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November12°C (54°F) December10°C (50°F)
Best Time to Visit East Riding of Yorkshire →

Best Places to Visit in East Riding of Yorkshire in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across East Riding of Yorkshire.

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 East Riding of Yorkshire

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

Temperature range in East Riding of Yorkshire (May)

Precipitation variation in East Riding of Yorkshire (May)

Bridlington

In May Bridlington generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
158 hours
202 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Bridlington →

Flamborough

In May Flamborough generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°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)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
158 hours
202 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Flamborough →

Beverley

In May Beverley generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
158 hours
202 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Beverley →

Hornsea

In May Hornsea generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
158 hours
202 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
50 mm (2 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Hornsea →

Bempton

In May Bempton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
212 hours
191 hours
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Bempton →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in East Riding of Yorkshire, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in East Riding of Yorkshire in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bridlington 12°C (54°F) 9°C (48°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Flamborough 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Beverley 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Hornsea 13°C (55°F) 9°C (48°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Bempton 12°C (54°F) 9°C (48°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Pocklington 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)

East Riding of Yorkshire weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in East Riding of Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in May?

Expect unpleasant weather across East Riding of Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in May. The popular destination of Bridlington averages 12°C (54°F) by day and 9°C (48°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in East Riding of Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in May?

Daytime temperatures in Bridlington peak at roughly 12°C (54°F) in May, dropping to about 9°C (48°F) overnight.

Does East Riding of Yorkshire, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in East Riding of Yorkshire, the United Kingdom during May, with Bridlington averaging close to 47 mm (1.9 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit East Riding of Yorkshire, the United Kingdom?

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to East Riding of Yorkshire, the United Kingdom with often unpleasant weather in Bridlington.

Generally speaking, August provides pleasant weather in Bridlington. The weather in January, February, March, April and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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