Ilkley Weather in May

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

The climate in Ilkley during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

May is in the spring in Ilkley and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

Ilkley weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 14.3°C 57.7°F
Nightly temperature 5.7°C 42.3°F
Average temperature 10°C 50°F
Daily sunshine 5.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 62 mm 2.4 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 9.5°C 49°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 16.2kph 10 mph

On average May is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ilkley with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 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 Ilkley

Ilkley average temperature in May

May rainfall

Ilkley average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Ilkley 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 Ilkley in May 2024.

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Ilkley weather stats

Ilkley weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.7°C 65.7°F
Driest month: July 59mm 2.3ins
Sunniest month: May 5.9hrs
Coldest month: February 5.2°C 41.4°F
Wettest month: December 87mm 3.4ins
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