Southport weather in May (Merseyside, United Kingdom)

How does the May weather in Southport compare to other months? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Southport includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 15°C. At night, it falls to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Southport in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 15 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 217 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Southport, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 217 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (19 KM, 11 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

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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