Temperature in North Yorkshire in May

North Yorkshire is a region in the United Kingdom. In May the average maximum daytime temperatures are moderate and range from 12°C in Bridlington to 17°C in Selby. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Selby and 9°C in Bridlington.

What is the temperature of the different cities in North Yorkshire in May?

Find the average daytime temperatures in May for the most popular destinations in North Yorkshire on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

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What is the warmest city in May in North Yorkshire?

Selby tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 8°C.

What is the coldest city in May in North Yorkshire?

According to our data, Bridlington holds the title for the coldest city in North Yorkshire in May. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately 12°C and drops to lows of about 9°C during the night.

How much sun does North Yorkshire get in May?

Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 188 hours of sunlight expected in York. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

What is the water's temperature in May?

The water temperature averages approximately 10°C in Scarborough this month, so not the best month to swim.

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