Cool
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Preston, England, United Kingdom in May
Weather score29Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 63mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
15°C
Rain
63mm
Sun
6.2h
Sea
12°C
Weather score
29
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 63mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 12°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Preston, England, United Kingdom with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May15°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May63mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Preston's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsFebruary to July
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.2 hours average sun
May is one of Preston's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May12°C average sea
May is close to Preston's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 15°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May29 weather score
May sits close to Preston's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
