May Rainfall and Precipitation in The Yorkshire Dales National Park

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom in May.

The Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences precipitation in May ranging from moderate in Guisborough (56 mm (2.2 in)) to moderate in Settle (89 mm (3.5 in)).

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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The Yorkshire Dales National Park precipitation in May: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom receive in May?

Hawes sees moderate rainfall in May, averaging around 84 mm (3.3 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.

How many days does it rain in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom in May?

Hawes sees roughly 18 days rainy days during May.

Is May part of the rainy season in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom?

Not really. May is outside the wettest stretch of the year in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom.

What is the wettest city in May in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom?

In our database, Settle stands out as having an average rainfall level of 89 mm (3.5 in), making it the wettest location.

What is the driest city in May in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom?

Based on our database, Guisborough sees the least rainfall in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom in May, with around 56 mm (2.2 in) on average.

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