Windermere weather in May (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

Looking to travel to Windermere in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Windermere typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 15°C, while nights can cool down to about 7°C.

Windermere in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 17 days of rain.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 217 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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 in May and which places have the best weather 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 Windermere in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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