Cool
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Scarborough, United Kingdom in May
Weather score27Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 53mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
14°C
Rain
53mm
Sun
6h
Sea
9°C
Weather score
27
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 53mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 9°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Scarborough, United Kingdom with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May14°C average high
May is close to Scarborough'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
May53mm average rain
May is close to Scarborough's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May6 hours average sun
May is one of Scarborough'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
May9°C average sea
May is below Scarborough's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 15°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May27 weather score
May sits close to Scarborough's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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