Halifax Weather in May

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

The climate in Halifax during May can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

May is in the spring in Halifax 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 (42°F) is normal.

Halifax weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 14.1°C 57.3°F
Nightly temperature 5.8°C 42.4°F
Average temperature 9.9°C 49.8°F
Daily sunshine 5.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 77 mm 3 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 9.5°C 49°F
Humidity 77%
Windspeed 16.6kph 10 mph

On average May is the 2nd driest month of the year in Halifax with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Halifax

Halifax average temperature in May

May rainfall

Halifax average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Halifax 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 Halifax in May 2024.

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Halifax weather stats

Halifax weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.4°C 65.1°F
Driest month: July 70mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: May 5.8hrs
Coldest month: February 4.9°C 40.8°F
Wettest month: December 125mm 4.9ins
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