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May is a fair month in Ramsbottom

Climate Overview

Ramsbottom, United Kingdom in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 15.4°C (60°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls on about 13 days this month.

This month falls at the end of Spring.

Daily highs in May gradually rise from around 13°C (56°F) at the start to 17°C (63°F) by month's end.

May sees fairly even rainfall, totalling about 72 mm across the month.

Expect around 9.7h of sunshine at the start of May, increasing to 10.4h by the end.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 31th, averaging 17.6°C (64°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 4°C warmer with 1 more rainy days. Temperatures will rise further into June.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
15°C / 7°C
Feels Like
13°C / 5°C
Rain
13 days · 71 mm
Sunshine
10.3h / day
Humidity
77% — Humid
Wind
19 km/h
Wind Direction
WSW (254°)
Gusts
40 km/h
Daylight
15.9 h
Cloud Cover
67%
Clear Sky Days
1.8
UV Index
5.1 — High
Dew Point
7°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

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Sun Position
Sunrise 05:10
Daylight 15.9h
Sunset 21:04

What to Expect

Keep afternoons flexible as tropical showers are common — they typically clear within an hour.

Wet weather can spread across much of the day, so it is best to keep outdoor plans flexible.

2 of the last 5 yearly records were warmer than this month's long-run average.

Compare Months

January
Poor
Temp
6°C / 1°C
Feels Like
2°C / -3°C
Rain
15days (114 mm) Wet
Sun
2.8h Poor
Humidity
90% Very Muggy
UV
0.9 Low
Snow Days
5days
February
Poor
Temp
7°C / 2°C
Feels Like
3°C / -2°C
Rain
16days (116 mm) Wet
Sun
4.5h Fair
Humidity
85% Humid
UV
1.4 Low
Snow Days
5days
March
Poor
Temp
9°C / 3°C
Feels Like
5°C / -1°C
Rain
15days (105 mm) Wet
Sun
6.5h Fair
Humidity
82% Humid
UV
3.1 Moderate
Snow Days
4days
April
Poor
Temp
12°C / 4°C
Feels Like
8°C / 0°C
Rain
12days (65 mm) Wet
Sun
9.1h Good
Humidity
77% Humid
UV
4.3 Moderate
Snow Days
1days
May best
Fair
Temp
15°C / 7°C
Feels Like
13°C / 5°C
Rain
13days (71 mm) Wet
Sun
10.3h Excellent
Humidity
77% Humid
UV
5.1 High
June best
Good
Temp
18°C / 11°C
Feels Like
17°C / 9°C
Rain
16days (102 mm) Wet
Sun
10.2h Excellent
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
5.9 High
July best
Good
Temp
19°C / 12°C
Feels Like
18°C / 11°C
Rain
17days (113 mm) Wet
Sun
9.6h Good
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
5.1 High
August best
Fair
Temp
19°C / 12°C
Feels Like
17°C / 11°C
Rain
16days (102 mm) Wet
Sun
8.9h Good
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
4.7 Moderate
September best
Fair
Temp
17°C / 10°C
Feels Like
15°C / 8°C
Rain
15days (110 mm) Wet
Sun
6.8h Fair
Humidity
83% Humid
UV
3.4 Moderate
October
Poor
Temp
13°C / 8°C
Feels Like
10°C / 5°C
Rain
16days (124 mm) Wet
Sun
4.8h Fair
Humidity
86% Very Muggy
UV
2.1 Moderate
November
Poor
Temp
9°C / 4°C
Feels Like
6°C / 1°C
Rain
16days (100 mm) Wet
Sun
3.3h Poor
Humidity
89% Very Muggy
UV
1.1 Low
Snow Days
2days
December
Poor
Temp
7°C / 3°C
Feels Like
4°C / -1°C
Rain
16days (122 mm) Wet
Sun
2.4h Poor
Humidity
91% Very Muggy
UV
0.6 Low
Snow Days
3days
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 6°C / 1°C 2°C / -3°C 15days (114 mm) Wet 2.8h Poor 90% Very Muggy 0.9 Low Poor View Details
February 7°C / 2°C 3°C / -2°C 16days (116 mm) Wet 4.5h Fair 85% Humid 1.4 Low Poor View Details
March 9°C / 3°C 5°C / -1°C 15days (105 mm) Wet 6.5h Fair 82% Humid 3.1 Moderate Poor View Details
April 12°C / 4°C 8°C / 0°C 12days (65 mm) Wet 9.1h Good 77% Humid 4.3 Moderate Poor View Details
May best 15°C / 7°C 13°C / 5°C 13days (71 mm) Wet 10.3h Excellent 77% Humid 5.1 High Fair View Details
June best 18°C / 11°C 17°C / 9°C 16days (102 mm) Wet 10.2h Excellent 78% Humid 5.9 High Good View Details
July best 19°C / 12°C 18°C / 11°C 17days (113 mm) Wet 9.6h Good 80% Humid 5.1 High Good View Details
August best 19°C / 12°C 17°C / 11°C 16days (102 mm) Wet 8.9h Good 81% Humid 4.7 Moderate Fair View Details
September best 17°C / 10°C 15°C / 8°C 15days (110 mm) Wet 6.8h Fair 83% Humid 3.4 Moderate Fair View Details
October 13°C / 8°C 10°C / 5°C 16days (124 mm) Wet 4.8h Fair 86% Very Muggy 2.1 Moderate Poor View Details
November 9°C / 4°C 6°C / 1°C 16days (100 mm) Wet 3.3h Poor 89% Very Muggy 1.1 Low Poor View Details
December 7°C / 3°C 4°C / -1°C 16days (122 mm) Wet 2.4h Poor 91% Very Muggy 0.6 Low Poor 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 Ramsbottom, with average highs of 15°C (60°F) and around 13 rainy days. Ramsbottom, United Kingdom in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 15.4°C (60°F) and noticeably cooler mornings
Ramsbottom typically sees around 13 rainy days in May with 71 mm (2.8 in) of total rainfall. Pack a waterproof jacket.
Nights in Ramsbottom during May are cool at around 7°C (45°F). Bring a jacket or sweater for evenings.
With highs of 15°C (60°F) and lows of 7°C (45°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 Ramsbottom with comfortable temperatures and lower chances of rain.
The average UV index in Ramsbottom during May is 5 (moderate). Sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended during midday hours.
Ramsbottom gets approximately 16 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 10 hours of sunshine.
Snow is uncommon in Ramsbottom during May based on 10-year climate averages.

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