Ripon weather in May (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Ripon this May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

During May, Ripon usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 16°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Ripon in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Expect around 15 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 188 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ripon climate page with graphs.

 

Ripon, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: York, the United Kingdom (34 KM, 21 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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