Skelmersdale Weather in May

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

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

May is in the spring in Skelmersdale and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

Skelmersdale weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 15.1°C 59.1°F
Nightly temperature 7°C 44.5°F
Average temperature 11°C 51.8°F
Daily sunshine 6.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 65 mm 2.5 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 10°C 49.9°F
Humidity 77%
Windspeed 16.9kph 11 mph

On average May is the 3rd driest month of the year in Skelmersdale with around 65mm 2.5 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Skelmersdale

Skelmersdale average temperature in May

May rainfall

Skelmersdale average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Skelmersdale 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 Skelmersdale in May 2024.

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Skelmersdale weather stats

Skelmersdale weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.8°C 65.8°F
Driest month: February 59mm 2.3ins
Sunniest month: May 6.6hrs
Coldest month: January 6.1°C 43°F
Wettest month: October 102mm 4ins
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