Slaithwaite weather in May (United Kingdom)

Interested in knowing the climate of Slaithwaite in May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Slaithwaite includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 15°C, while nights can cool down to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Slaithwaite in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. With the driest weather of the year, this month is ideal for outdoor fun. Plan your events and outings without worrying about rain. Expect around 16 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 171 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Slaithwaite, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 171 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Huddersfield, the United Kingdom (6 KM, 4 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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