Skegness weather in May (Lincolnshire, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Skegness during May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Skegness includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 14°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 9°C.

Precipitation

Skegness in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 13 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 199 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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

 

Skegness, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 56 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 199 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Peterborough, the United Kingdom (74 KM, 46 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

10/10

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