Weather in May in Lancashire
Planning a getaway to Lancashire this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Lancashire in May?
Lancashire is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Lancashire generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 14°C and nighttime temperatures around 10°C in Blackpool.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Burscough with an average of 77 mm to moderate rainfall in Silverdale with 90 mm.Average sunshine
The city Blackpool usually sees around 217 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For specific regional insights in Lancashire for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Lancashire climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Lancashire?
Blackpool
In May Blackpool generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Lytham St Annes
In May Lytham St Annes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Morecambe
In May Morecambe generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Lancaster
In May Lancaster generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Chorley
In May Chorley generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Lancashire, in the United Kingdom.
Is May the best time to visit Lancashire?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Lancashire. Typically, the climate in Blackpool is tolerable. 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, June, July and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Blackpool. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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