Lancaster in May
9.0out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C. Very dry: about 1 rainy days.
26°CAvg high
12°CAvg low
1Rainy days (4 mm)
13:49 hDaylight
05:54Sunrise · 19:43 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C
- Very dry: about 1 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- A light jacket for cooler evenings
- Shorts or a light skirt
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (1.2 days). 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 | 14°C | 4°C | 41 mm | 4 | – | – | 7.3 |
| February | 16°C | 5°C | 47 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.4 |
| March | 19°C | 7°C | 31 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.0 |
| April | 22°C | 9°C | 12 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.8 |
| May | 26°C | 12°C | 4 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| June | 31°C | 16°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 8.6 |
| July | 33°C | 19°C | 4 mm | 1 | – | – | 7.7 |
| August | 34°C | 19°C | 1 mm | 1 | – | – | 7.8 |
| September | 31°C | 16°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.6 |
| October | 25°C | 12°C | 8 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| November | 18°C | 7°C | 10 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.3 |
| December | 14°C | 4°C | 30 mm | 4 | – | – | 7.3 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Lancaster in May?
Daytime highs average 26°C and nights about 12°C.
When is the best time to visit Lancaster?
The best months are May, October, April, June.