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Thornton Dale weather in May (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

What weather conditions can you expect in Thornton Dale this May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

May in Thornton Dale generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 15°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Thornton Dale in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 16 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 212 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 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 Thornton Dale climate page with graphs.

 

Thornton Dale, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 10°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 60 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
SunshineSunshine 212 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 36% *  
Data from: Scarborough, the United Kingdom (15 KM, 9 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.

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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. With a water temperature of around 10°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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
10/10

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