Burnley Weather in May

What's the weather like in Burnley (England) in May 2024?

The climate in Burnley during May can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

May is in the spring in Burnley and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

Burnley weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 13.8°C 56.8°F
Nightly temperature 5.9°C 42.5°F
Average temperature 9.8°C 49.6°F
Daily sunshine 5.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 81 mm 3.2 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 10°C 49.9°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 16.9kph 11 mph

On average May is the 2nd driest month of the year in Burnley with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Burnley

Burnley average temperature in May

May rainfall

Burnley average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Burnley average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Burnley in May 2024.

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Burnley weather stats

Burnley weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17.8°C 64°F
Driest month: April 81mm 3.2ins
Sunniest month: May 5.9hrs
Coldest month: February 4.6°C 40.3°F
Wettest month: December 138mm 5.4ins
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