Rothwell weather in May (Northamptonshire, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Rothwell in May? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In May, Rothwell usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 17°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Rothwell in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 14 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 177 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Rothwell, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 63 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 177 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Leicester, the United Kingdom (32 KM, 20 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?

For visitors traveling to Rothwell, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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