Cool
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Lake District National Park, United Kingdom in May
Weather score20Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 159mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
13°C
Rain
159mm
Sun
5.9h
Sea
11°C
Weather score
20
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 159mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 11°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Lake District National Park, United Kingdom with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May13°C average high
May is close to Lake District National Park's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May159mm average rain
May is one of the drier months, but average rainfall is still high enough to keep backup plans useful.
Driest monthsFebruary and April to July
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May5.9 hours average sun
May is one of Lake District National Park's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May11°C average sea
May is close to Lake District National Park's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May20 weather score
May scores above Lake District National Park's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsApril to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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