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Ripponden weather in May (West Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does May bring to Ripponden? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Ripponden typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 15°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Ripponden in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. With the driest weather of the year, this month is ideal for outdoor fun. Plan your events and outings without worrying about rain. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 171 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ripponden, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 77 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
SunshineSunshine 171 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Huddersfield, the United Kingdom (10 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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
9/10

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