Blackpool in May
6.0out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 13°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.
13°CAvg high
9°CAvg low
12Rainy days (73 mm)
15:42 hDaylight
05:18Sunrise · 20:59 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 13°C
- Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±5.0 days)
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±5.0 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C | 4°C | 108 mm | 17 | – | – | 4.3 |
| February | 7°C | 4°C | 88 mm | 15 | – | – | 4.7 |
| March | 8°C | 5°C | 81 mm | 14 | – | – | 4.9 |
| April | 10°C | 7°C | 70 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.5 |
| May | 13°C | 9°C | 73 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.0 |
| June | 16°C | 12°C | 86 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.2 |
| July | 17°C | 14°C | 97 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 18°C | 14°C | 117 mm | 17 | – | – | 5.9 |
| September | 16°C | 13°C | 110 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.0 |
| October | 13°C | 10°C | 137 mm | 17 | – | – | 5.1 |
| November | 10°C | 7°C | 138 mm | 18 | – | – | 4.5 |
| December | 8°C | 5°C | 139 mm | 18 | – | – | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Blackpool in May?
Daytime highs average 13°C and nights about 9°C.
When is the best time to visit Blackpool?
The best months are June, July, May, September.