Temperatures in May
It's cool in May in Whitby with an average temperature of 14°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 11°C to a high of 17°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 9°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Whitby in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Whitby with cool temperatures, averaging around 13°C during the day and nights close to 6°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 15°C, with nights close to 8°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Whitby will be around 16°C, with nights close to 9°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 52 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 34% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with higher precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Whitby. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Whitby in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
14°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
17°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
11°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
52 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
11 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Temperature records for Whitby in May
With 24°C, Whitby hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -1°C to a high of 14°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Whitby
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Whitby, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Whitby
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Whitby, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 11 days of rain in Whitby.
Daily UV Index in May in Whitby
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Whitby, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Whitby Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Whitby, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Whitby Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Whitby, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Whitby
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Average Weather in Whitby by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Whitby. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
