Settle weather in May (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Is May a good time to explore Settle weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Settle includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 15°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Settle in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 175 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Settle. May, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Settle, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 175 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Bradford, the United Kingdom (45 KM, 28 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

Interested in more climate information?

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