Peak District Weather in May

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

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Bakewell Castleton Hathersage Tideswell

Considering a trip to the Peak District, the United Kingdom this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in the Peak District in May

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

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Bakewell.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Peak District, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hathersage with an average of 75 mm (3 in) to moderate rainfall in Tideswell with 80 mm (3.1 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Bakewell enjoys approximately 199 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore the Peak District by month

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

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) This monthJune18°C (64°F) July20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November10°C (50°F) December7°C (45°F)
Best Time to Visit the Peak District →

Best Places to Visit in the Peak District in May

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

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 Peak District

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

Temperature range in the Peak District (May)

Precipitation variation in the Peak District (May)

Bakewell

In May Bakewell 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
155 hours
199 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Bakewell →

Castleton

In May Castleton 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
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
199 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Castleton →

Hathersage

In May Hathersage 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
12°C (54°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
155 hours
199 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Hathersage →

Tideswell

In May Tideswell 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
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
199 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Tideswell →

Baslow

In May Baslow 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
155 hours
199 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Baslow →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Peak District in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bakewell 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Castleton 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Hathersage 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Tideswell 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Baslow 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Eyam 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 77 mm (3 in)

The Peak District weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Peak District, the United Kingdom in May?

In May, the Peak District, the United Kingdom generally has tolerable weather conditions. Bakewell sees daytime temperatures near 16°C (61°F), with nights cooling to roughly 7°C (45°F).

What is the average temperature in the Peak District, the United Kingdom in May?

Daytime temperatures in Bakewell peak at roughly 16°C (61°F) in May, dropping to about 7°C (45°F) overnight.

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

May is on the drier side in the Peak District, the United Kingdom. Bakewell averages only about 76 mm (3 in), with most days staying dry.

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

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Bakewell, May might be a good time to visit the Peak District, the United Kingdom. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Bakewell. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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