Windermere weather in May (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

How does the May weather in Windermere compare to other months? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In May, Windermere tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 15°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 7°C.

Precipitation

Windermere in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 17 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 217 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

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

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

 

Windermere, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 93 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 217 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (63 KM, 39 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.

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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