York in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in York in may 2025
The weather in York in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather 0.5cm
Weather at 6am
49°F
Partly Cloudy
33% of time
24%
21%
9%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Cloudy
33% of time
23%
20%
19%
Weather at 6pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
25% of time
24%
23%
22%
Weather at 3am
45°F
30%
21%
17%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in York in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in York in may.
The climate of York in may is tolerable
The climate in may in York is wet (with 3in of precipitation over 5 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 1.7in of rainfall over 2 days.
The climate is rather cool in this city the month of may, but it is endurable by dressing hot. Temperatures are up to 61°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in York is 54°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in York in may with a maximum record of 81°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 36°F in 2012. You can hope to have about 8 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 26% of the month.
In may in York, the days on average last 16:00. The sun rises at 04:01 and sets at 20:01.
With a correct climate, may is okay (but not good) to go in this locality.
May: another location in England?
If you want to go to England in may, there are destinations with better weather than York:
In may, London, Bristol, Cambridge, Southampton, Tunbridge Wells and Chester have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of York in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 81°F (2012) | ||||
| 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 | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.7in (2015) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 88% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.57km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 54% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:01 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:01 | ||||
| Length of day | 16:00 | ||||
| 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 York in may 2024:
49°F to 63°F
52°F to 58°F
50°F to 56°F
50°F to 56°F
47°F to 59°F
50°F to 61°F
52°F to 58°F
50°F to 65°F
52°F to 67°F
56°F to 70°F
56°F to 67°F
52°F to 68°F
56°F to 70°F
58°F to 59°F
52°F to 59°F
54°F to 63°F
54°F to 61°F
54°F to 65°F
50°F to 67°F
52°F to 61°F
49°F to 63°F
56°F to 59°F
52°F to 54°F
52°F to 59°F
50°F to 63°F
50°F to 59°F
50°F to 59°F
49°F to 59°F
54°F to 61°F
52°F to 61°F
52°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in England in may
Cities near York:
| Leeds in may | tolerable weather |
| Hull (Kingston-upon-Hull) in may | tolerable weather |
| Robin’s Hood Bay in may | tolerable weather |
| Middlesbrough in may | tolerable weather |
| Darlington in may | tolerable weather |
| Yorkshire Dales National Park in may | tolerable weather |
| Grimsby in may | tolerable weather |
| Manchester in may | tolerable weather |
| Preston in may | tolerable weather |
| Nottingham in may | tolerable weather |
| Lancaster in may | tolerable weather |
| Newcastle in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for York in may:
Weather data for York for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in York. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in York 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 York.