Saddleworth weather in May (Greater Manchester, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Saddleworth this May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Saddleworth includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 16°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Saddleworth in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. With virtually no rain, this driest month of the year is perfect for exploring the outdoors. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 16 days with rain.

Average sunshine

With about 171 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July and August typically offer 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 Saddleworth climate page with graphs.

 

Saddleworth, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 171 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Huddersfield, the United Kingdom (16 KM, 10 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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