Rochdale weather in May (Greater Manchester, United Kingdom)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Rochdale during May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Rochdale usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 16°C, cooling down at night to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Rochdale in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 171 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Rochdale, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 171 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Huddersfield, the United Kingdom (24 KM, 15 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

9/10

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