May weather forecast
Manchester, United Kingdom

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The old and new buildings of the town hall in Manchester, United Kingdom, within the city center
The old and new buildings of the town hall in Manchester, United Kingdom, within the city center

Weather in May

As summer looms on the horizon, the weather in May sees an appreciable warming trend in Manchester. Becoming a non-entity, snowfall registers at 0mm (0"), a significant plunge from 1mm (0.04") observed in the preceding month. In stark contrast, banks of low-lying clouds often gather, with the resultant rainfall refreshing the city. Gardens begin to glisten under longer spells of daylight, breathing life into the city. Yet, an overcast sky occasionally mirrors the prolonged grey half-light of the early morning.

Temperature

With May's arrival, Manchester's weather records an average high-temperature of a moderate 14.8°C (58.6°F), marking little difference from April's 12.3°C (54.1°F). Throughout May nights, Manchester experiences a consistent temperature average of 6.6°C (43.9°F).

Humidity

April and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the least humid months in Manchester.

Rainfall

In Manchester, United Kingdom, in May, it is raining for 18.3 days, with typically 31mm (1.22") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Manchester, there are 205.2 rainfall days, and 524mm (20.63") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Manchester, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 15h and 56min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:46 am and sunset at 9:26 pm BST.

Sunshine

In Manchester, the average sunshine in May is 6.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Manchester in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Manchester, United Kingdom, are 14.8°C (58.6°F) and 6.6°C (43.9°F) respectively.

What is the least humid month in Manchester?

April and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in May in Manchester?

In Manchester, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

How many days does it rain in May in Manchester?

In Manchester, in May, during 18.3 rainfall days, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Manchester?

In Manchester, snow does not fall in May through October.

Does it snow in Manchester in May?

In May, in Manchester, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Manchester have in May?

The average day length in May in Manchester, United Kingdom, is 15h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Manchester?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:46 am and sunset at 9:26 pm BST.

How long on average sun shines in May in Manchester?

The average sunshine duration in May in Manchester, United Kingdom, is 6.7h.

When is the highest UV index in Manchester?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index.

How high is the UV index in May in Manchester?

In Manchester, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Manchester, United Kingdom

Average temperature in May - Manchester, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in May: 14.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (19.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 6.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.5°C).

Average pressure in May
Manchester, United Kingdom

Average pressure in May - Manchester, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in May: 1016.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Manchester, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in May - Manchester, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in May: 14.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.8km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (12.5km/h).

Average humidity in May
Manchester, United Kingdom

Average humidity in May - Manchester, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (79%).

Average rainfall in May
Manchester, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in May - Manchester, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in May: 31mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (67mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (23mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Manchester, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in May - Manchester, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Manchester, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in May - Manchester, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (24mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Manchester, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in May - Manchester, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Manchester, United Kingdom

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Manchester, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Manchester, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in May - Manchester, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (12.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Manchester, United Kingdom

Average UV index in May - Manchester, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Manchester, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in May - Manchester, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in May: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 54).

Average visibility in May
Manchester, United Kingdom

Average visibility in May - Manchester, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July, August, September, November and December (8km).

Manchester, United Kingdom

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