North Yorkshire Weather in May

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

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Planning a trip to North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in North Yorkshire in May

North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. May in North 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 Selby. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Selby and 9°C (48°F) in Bridlington.

For specific regional insights in North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Speeton with an average of 46 mm (1.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Wigglesworth with 90 mm (3.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. York gets approximately 188 hours of sunlight in May, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore North Yorkshire by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April14°C (57°F) May17°C (63°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August21°C (70°F) September19°C (66°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit North Yorkshire →

Best Places to Visit in North Yorkshire in May

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

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

Temperature range in North Yorkshire (May)

Precipitation variation in North Yorkshire (May)

York

In May York generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°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
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
188 hours
223 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in York →

Scarborough

In May Scarborough 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)
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)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Scarborough →

Whitby

In May Whitby 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)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
212 hours
191 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Whitby →

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 →

Harrogate

In May Harrogate 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)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
136 hours
173 hours
191 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
York 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Scarborough 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Whitby 13°C (55°F) 9°C (48°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Bridlington 12°C (54°F) 9°C (48°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Harrogate 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Filey 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 51 mm (2 in)

North Yorkshire weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in May?

Expect tolerable weather across North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in May. The popular destination of York averages 17°C (63°F) by day and 7°C (45°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in May?

Daytime temperatures in York peak at roughly 17°C (63°F) in May, dropping to about 7°C (45°F) overnight.

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

May is on the drier side in North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom. York averages only about 59 mm (2.3 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom with overall tolerable weather in York. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in York. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in North Yorkshire.

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