Wakefield weather in May (West Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Is Wakefield a good destination in May, weather-wise? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Wakefield typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 16°C. But by evening, they drop to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Wakefield in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 15 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With about 173 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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 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 Wakefield climate page with graphs.

 

Wakefield, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 173 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

Data from: Leeds, the United Kingdom (13 KM, 8 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?

For visitors traveling to Wakefield, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

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

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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