Skegness in May
6.3out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 13°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.
13°CAvg high
9°CAvg low
10Rainy days (51 mm)
15:36 hDaylight
05:07Sunrise · 20:43 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 13°C
- Frequent rain: about 10 rainy 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 (±3.7 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 | 3°C | 59 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.0 |
| February | 7°C | 3°C | 47 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.2 |
| March | 8°C | 4°C | 46 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.5 |
| April | 10°C | 6°C | 46 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.8 |
| May | 13°C | 9°C | 51 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.3 |
| June | 16°C | 12°C | 63 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.6 |
| July | 18°C | 14°C | 64 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.0 |
| August | 19°C | 14°C | 63 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.0 |
| September | 17°C | 12°C | 64 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.9 |
| October | 13°C | 10°C | 72 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.1 |
| November | 10°C | 6°C | 67 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.4 |
| December | 7°C | 4°C | 62 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Skegness in May?
Daytime highs average 13°C and nights about 9°C.
When is the best time to visit Skegness?
The best months are July, August, September, June.