Temperature in North Yorkshire in May

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom this May.

North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences moderate average maximum daytime temperatures in May, ranging 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.

What is the temperature of the different cities in North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom 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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Best Places to Visit in North Yorkshire in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.

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North Yorkshire temperatures in May: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in May?

York averages a daytime high of 17°C (63°F) in May, which is moderate for North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom.

How cold does it get at night in North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in May?

York sees nighttime lows close to 7°C (45°F) in May.

What is the warmest city in May in North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom?

Selby tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 8°C (46°F).

What is the coldest city in May in North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom?

In our database, Bridlington is the chilliest city in May in North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom. Daytime temperatures typically peak at 12°C (54°F), while the nighttime lows hover around 9°C (48°F).

How much sun does North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom get in May?

Across North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom, sunshine in May ranges from moderately sunny in Middlesbrough (182 hours) to sunny in Scarborough (212 hours).

What is the water temperature in May?

The water temperature averages approximately 10°C (50°F) in Scarborough this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.

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