Whitehaven weather in May (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Whitehaven this May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In May, Whitehaven typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 14°C, cooling off to about 9°C at night.

Precipitation

Whitehaven in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days days of rainfall are expected.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Whitehaven. May, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November 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 Whitehaven climate page with graphs.

 

Whitehaven, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

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

Temperatures

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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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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