North York Moors National Park Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom in May.

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Pickering Helmsley Goathland Kirkbymoorside

Planning a journey to the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the North York Moors National Park in May

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 13°C (55°F) in Grosmont to 16°C (61°F) in Helmsley. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Helmsley and 8°C (46°F) in Grosmont .

To explore the conditions in the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 61 mm (2.4 in) in Pickering.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in May. Pickering typically receives 212 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore the North York Moors National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the North York Moors National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Pickering)

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the North York Moors National Park in May

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

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in the North York Moors National Park (May)

Precipitation variation in the North York Moors National Park (May)

Pickering

In May Pickering generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°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)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
212 hours
191 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Pickering →

Helmsley

In May Helmsley generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°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
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
212 hours
191 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Helmsley →

Goathland

In May Goathland generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
212 hours
191 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Goathland →

Kirkbymoorside

In May Kirkbymoorside 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)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
212 hours
191 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Kirkbymoorside →

Westerdale

In May Westerdale 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
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
212 hours
191 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Westerdale →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the North York Moors National Park in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pickering 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Helmsley 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Goathland 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Kirkbymoorside 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Westerdale 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Grosmont 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)

The North York Moors National Park weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom in May?

In May, the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom generally has tolerable weather conditions. Pickering sees daytime temperatures near 15°C (59°F), with nights cooling to roughly 8°C (46°F).

What is the average temperature in the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom in May?

In Pickering, the average daytime high in May is 15°C (59°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 8°C (46°F).

Does the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom during May, with Pickering averaging close to 61 mm (2.4 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Pickering, May might be a good time to visit the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

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

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