Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Helvellyn with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 27°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Helvellyn 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 Helvellyn with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 27°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 31°C, with nights close to 27°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Helvellyn will be around 31°C, with nights close to 27°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 40 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 6 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The precipitation chance averages 17% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Helvellyn. 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.
Helvellyn in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
40 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
5 days | 8 days | |
April
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Helvellyn?
May is a great month to be in Helvellyn for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Helvellyn in May
With 32°C, Helvellyn hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 18°C to a high of 28°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Helvellyn
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Helvellyn, 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 Helvellyn
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Helvellyn, 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 5 days of rain in Helvellyn.
Daily UV Index in May in Helvellyn
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Helvellyn, 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 Helvellyn Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Helvellyn, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Helvellyn Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Helvellyn, 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 Helvellyn
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Average Weather in Helvellyn by Month
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