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May is a fair month in Bootle

Climate Overview

Bootle, United Kingdom in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 15.1°C (59°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls on about 11 days this month. Sea temperature stays cool at 14.7°C (58°F).

This month falls at the end of Spring.

Daily highs in May gradually rise from around 13°C (55°F) at the start to 17°C (63°F) by month's end.

May sees fairly even rainfall, totalling about 61 mm across the month.

Expect around 10.8h of sunshine at the start of May, increasing to 11.5h by the end.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 31th, averaging 17.7°C (64°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 3°C warmer with 1 fewer rainy days. Temperatures will rise further into June.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
15°C / 9°C
Feels Like
13°C / 6°C
Rain
11 days · 60 mm
Sunshine
11.4h / day
Humidity
76% — Humid
Wind
22 km/h
Wind Direction
NW (316°)
Gusts
36 km/h
Daylight
15.9 h
Cloud Cover
63%
Clear Sky Days
2.2
UV Index
5.4 — High
Sea Temperature
15°C
Dew Point
8°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

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Daily Precipitation

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Daily Sunshine

0h 4h 8h 12h 16h 151015202531
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Daily Wind Speed

0 7 14 21 28 35 151015202531
Wind Speed
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:13
Daylight 15.9h
Sunset 21:06

Compare Months

January
Poor
Temp
7°C / 4°C
Feels Like
3°C / -1°C
Rain
17days (111 mm) Wet
Sun
3.6h Poor
Humidity
85% Humid
UV
0.9 Low
Snow Days
3days
February
Poor
Temp
8°C / 4°C
Feels Like
4°C / -1°C
Rain
15days (89 mm) Wet
Sun
5.2h Fair
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
1.5 Low
Snow Days
1days
March
Poor
Temp
10°C / 5°C
Feels Like
6°C / 0°C
Rain
14days (85 mm) Wet
Sun
7.4h Good
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
3.2 Moderate
Snow Days
1days
April
Fair
Temp
12°C / 6°C
Feels Like
9°C / 2°C
Rain
12days (62 mm) Wet
Sun
9.9h Good
Humidity
75% Muggy
UV
4.5 Moderate
May best
Fair
Temp
15°C / 9°C
Feels Like
13°C / 6°C
Rain
11days (60 mm) Wet
Sun
11.4h Excellent
Humidity
76% Humid
UV
5.4 High
June best
Good
Temp
18°C / 12°C
Feels Like
17°C / 10°C
Rain
15days (94 mm) Wet
Sun
11.6h Excellent
Humidity
76% Humid
UV
6 High
July best
Good
Temp
19°C / 14°C
Feels Like
18°C / 12°C
Rain
17days (103 mm) Wet
Sun
10.9h Excellent
Humidity
79% Humid
UV
5.5 High
August best
Good
Temp
19°C / 14°C
Feels Like
18°C / 12°C
Rain
17days (102 mm) Wet
Sun
10.2h Excellent
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
5 Moderate
September best
Fair
Temp
17°C / 12°C
Feels Like
15°C / 10°C
Rain
16days (127 mm) Wet
Sun
7.8h Good
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
3.4 Moderate
October
Poor
Temp
14°C / 10°C
Feels Like
11°C / 6°C
Rain
17days (117 mm) Wet
Sun
5.8h Fair
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
2.2 Moderate
November
Wet
Temp
10°C / 7°C
Feels Like
7°C / 2°C
Rain
18days (126 mm) Wet
Sun
3.8h Poor
Humidity
84% Humid
UV
1.1 Low
Snow Days
1days
December
Wet
Temp
8°C / 5°C
Feels Like
4°C / 0°C
Rain
18days (122 mm) Wet
Sun
2.9h Poor
Humidity
86% Very Muggy
UV
0.7 Low
Snow Days
1days
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 7°C / 4°C 3°C / -1°C 17days (111 mm) Wet 3.6h Poor 85% Humid 0.9 Low Poor View Details
February 8°C / 4°C 4°C / -1°C 15days (89 mm) Wet 5.2h Fair 81% Humid 1.5 Low Poor View Details
March 10°C / 5°C 6°C / 0°C 14days (85 mm) Wet 7.4h Good 80% Humid 3.2 Moderate Poor View Details
April 12°C / 6°C 9°C / 2°C 12days (62 mm) Wet 9.9h Good 75% Muggy 4.5 Moderate Fair View Details
May best 15°C / 9°C 13°C / 6°C 11days (60 mm) Wet 11.4h Excellent 76% Humid 5.4 High Fair View Details
June best 18°C / 12°C 17°C / 10°C 15days (94 mm) Wet 11.6h Excellent 76% Humid 6 High Good View Details
July best 19°C / 14°C 18°C / 12°C 17days (103 mm) Wet 10.9h Excellent 79% Humid 5.5 High Good View Details
August best 19°C / 14°C 18°C / 12°C 17days (102 mm) Wet 10.2h Excellent 78% Humid 5 Moderate Good View Details
September best 17°C / 12°C 15°C / 10°C 16days (127 mm) Wet 7.8h Good 80% Humid 3.4 Moderate Fair View Details
October 14°C / 10°C 11°C / 6°C 17days (117 mm) Wet 5.8h Fair 81% Humid 2.2 Moderate Poor View Details
November 10°C / 7°C 7°C / 2°C 18days (126 mm) Wet 3.8h Poor 84% Humid 1.1 Low Wet View Details
December 8°C / 5°C 4°C / 0°C 18days (122 mm) Wet 2.9h Poor 86% Very Muggy 0.7 Low Wet View Details

What to Wear

Bundle up with a warm coat, scarf, and closed-toe shoes. Thermal layers underneath give flexibility between indoors and outdoors.

A waterproof jacket or compact umbrella is recommended for occasional showers.

Packing List

Layered clothingLight jacketUmbrellaWaterproof jacketComfortable walking shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

May is typically fair for visiting Bootle, with average highs of 15°C (59°F) and around 11 rainy days. Bootle, United Kingdom in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 15.1°C (59°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Ra
Bootle typically sees around 11 rainy days in May with 60 mm (2.4 in) of total rainfall. Pack a waterproof jacket.
Nights in Bootle during May are cool at around 9°C (49°F). Bring a jacket or sweater for evenings.
With highs of 15°C (59°F) and lows of 9°C (49°F) in May, we recommend: Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
Yes, May offers some of the best weather conditions in Bootle with comfortable temperatures and lower chances of rain.
The average UV index in Bootle during May is 5 (moderate). Sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended during midday hours.
Bootle gets approximately 16 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 11 hours of sunshine.
Snow is uncommon in Bootle during May based on 10-year climate averages.

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