Lake District National Park Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom in May.

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Keswick Bowness-on-Windermere Ambleside Grasmere

Are you planning a trip a to the Lake District National Park, 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 the Lake District National Park in May

The Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. May in the Lake District National Park generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Keswick.

To explore the conditions in the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pooley Bridge with an average of 86 mm (3.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Coniston with 95 mm (3.7 in).

Explore the Lake District National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Lake District National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Keswick)

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°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 the Lake District National Park in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Lake District National Park.

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 the Lake District National Park

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in the Lake District National Park (May)

Precipitation variation in the Lake District National Park (May)

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 →

Grasmere

In May Grasmere 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)
92 mm (3.6 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Grasmere →

Hawkshead

In May Hawkshead 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
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
217 hours
200 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Hawkshead →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Lake District National Park, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Lake District National Park in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
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)
Grasmere 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Hawkshead 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Coniston 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)

The Lake District National Park weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom in May?

Expect tolerable weather across the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom in May. The popular destination of Keswick averages 15°C (59°F) by day and 7°C (45°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom in May?

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

Does the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom during May, with Keswick averaging close to 90 mm (3.5 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom with overall tolerable weather in Keswick. 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 May, July and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Keswick. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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