Robin Hood's Bay weather in May (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Robin Hood's Bay usually fare in May? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Robin Hood's Bay includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 13°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Robin Hood's Bay in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. As the driest month, you can expect little to no rain. This makes it perfect for outdoor events and activities. Enjoy the freedom from wet weather. On average, there are about 17 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 212 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Robin Hood's Bay climate page with graphs.

 

Robin Hood's Bay, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Water Temperature 10°C *  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 212 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 36% *  

* Data from: Scarborough, the United Kingdom (11 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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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. With a water temperature of around 10°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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