Manchester in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Manchester in may 2025
The weather in Manchester in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
49°F
Cloudy
26% of time
24%
23%
16%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Moderate rain at times
33% of time
25%
19%
16%
Weather at 6pm
58°F
Moderate rain at times
34% of time
22%
21%
16%
Weather at 3am
47°F
22%
21%
18%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Manchester in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Manchester in may.
The climate of Manchester in may is tolerable
The weather in may in Manchester is wet (with 3.7in of precipitation over 6 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in april there is an average of 2.5in of precipitation over 4 days.
The climate is rather fresh in that area this month, but it is liveable by dressing hot. Temperatures are up to 61°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Manchester is 54°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Manchester in may with a maximum record of 79°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 36°F in 2012. You can expect to have about 8 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 26% of the month.
In may in Manchester, the days on average last 15:55. The sun rises at 04:08 and sunset is at 20:03.
With a correct weather, the month of may is okay (but not good) to go in that area.
May: another location in England?
If you want to go to England in may, there are destinations with better weather than Manchester:
In may, London, Bristol, Cambridge, Southampton, Tunbridge Wells and Chester have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Manchester in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 79°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 36°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (21%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.6in (2013) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 88% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.65km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 56% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:08 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:03 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:55 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Manchester in may 2024:
50°F to 65°F
52°F to 63°F
52°F to 54°F
49°F to 54°F
49°F to 65°F
52°F to 61°F
52°F to 61°F
54°F to 67°F
52°F to 63°F
56°F to 70°F
59°F to 70°F
56°F to 72°F
58°F to 68°F
54°F to 63°F
54°F to 61°F
56°F to 63°F
54°F to 56°F
56°F to 63°F
54°F to 70°F
52°F to 65°F
50°F to 65°F
52°F to 54°F
50°F to 52°F
49°F to 56°F
52°F to 65°F
52°F to 59°F
49°F to 58°F
50°F to 58°F
52°F to 59°F
52°F to 59°F
52°F to 59°F
Map: other cities in England in may
Cities near Manchester:
| Preston in may | tolerable weather |
| Liverpool in may | tolerable weather |
| Chester in may | good weather |
| Leeds in may | tolerable weather |
| Blackpool in may | tolerable weather |
| Lancaster in may | tolerable weather |
| Yorkshire Dales National Park in may | tolerable weather |
| Shrewsbury in may | tolerable weather |
| York in may | tolerable weather |
| Nottingham in may | tolerable weather |
| Barrow in Furness in may | tolerable weather |
| Birmingham in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Manchester in may:
Weather data for Manchester for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Manchester. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Manchester can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Manchester.