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Lincolnshire Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Lincolnshire, the United Kingdom in May.

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Skegness Lincoln Cleethorpes Chapel Saint Leonards

Planning a getaway to Lincolnshire, the United Kingdom 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 to Expect in Lincolnshire in May

Lincolnshire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Lincolnshire generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 14°C (57°F) in Skegness to 17°C (63°F) in Grantham. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Grantham and 9°C (48°F) in Skegness.

To explore the conditions in Lincolnshire, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Stallingborough with an average of 55 mm (2.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Brigg with 64 mm (2.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Skegness enjoys about 199 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Lincolnshire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Lincolnshire — and find the best time to visit. (based on Skegness)

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April11°C (52°F) May14°C (57°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September18°C (64°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Lincolnshire →

Best Places to Visit in Lincolnshire in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Lincolnshire.

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 Lincolnshire

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

Temperature range in Lincolnshire (May)

Precipitation variation in Lincolnshire (May)

Skegness

In May Skegness generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
158 hours
199 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Skegness →

Lincoln

In May Lincoln generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°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
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
194 hours
177 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Lincoln →

Cleethorpes

In May Cleethorpes 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
60 mm (2.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Cleethorpes →

Chapel Saint Leonards

In May Chapel Saint Leonards generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°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
52 mm (2 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Chapel Saint Leonards →

Louth

In May Louth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°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
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°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
60 mm (2.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Louth →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Lincolnshire in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Skegness 14°C (57°F) 9°C (48°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Lincoln 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Cleethorpes 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Chapel Saint Leonards 14°C (57°F) 9°C (48°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Louth 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Grantham 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)

Lincolnshire weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Lincolnshire, the United Kingdom in May?

Lincolnshire, the United Kingdom typically experiences tolerable weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Skegness average around 14°C (57°F), and temperatures drop to about 9°C (48°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Lincolnshire, the United Kingdom in May?

Skegness averages a daytime maximum of 14°C (57°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 9°C (48°F).

Does Lincolnshire, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Lincolnshire, the United Kingdom. Skegness averages only about 56 mm (2.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Lincolnshire, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Lincolnshire, the United Kingdom with overall tolerable weather in Skegness.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Skegness. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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