May weather forecast
Blackpool, United Kingdom

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Weather in May

Come May, Blackpool’s weather continues to warm up, creating an inviting outdoor environment for both residents and visitors. The sea becomes the city’s center of attention as its temperature rises considerably from April's conditions. With the city’s iconic seaside attractions, the weather in May provides the perfect backdrop for beachfront activities. Unlike in the preceding months, rainfall becomes more distributed throughout May, keeping the humidity relatively stable. Despite the increased chance of rainfall, the weather significantly enhances the vibrancy of the city’s spring season.

Temperature

Blackpool's weather in May displays an average high-temperature of a moderate 13.4°C (56.1°F), showing minor disparity from April's 11.1°C (52°F). The nights of May anticipate a slight dip from daytime high temperatures, settling to an average low-temperature of 8.5°C (47.3°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Blackpool, United Kingdom, is 80%.

Rainfall

In Blackpool, United Kingdom, during May, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 16mm (0.63") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Blackpool, there are 182 rainfall days, and 327mm (12.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall in Blackpool.

Sea temperature

In Blackpool, in May, the average water temperature is 11°C (51.8°F).
Note: Entering waters of 11°C (51.8°F) is life-endangering. A mere moment in 13°C (55.4°F) waters feels piercing cold, and below 10°C (50°F) it can lead to immediate cold shock and cessation of breathing control, depending on body resilience.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Blackpool, United Kingdom, is 15h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:43 pm. On the last day of May, in Blackpool, sunrise is at 4:48 am and sunset at 9:31 pm BST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.1h.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Blackpool. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 during May leads to these advisories:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Blackpool?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Blackpool, United Kingdom, are 13.4°C (56.1°F) and 8.5°C (47.3°F) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Blackpool?

The average relative humidity in May in Blackpool is 80%.

How much does it rain in Blackpool in May?

In Blackpool, United Kingdom, during May, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 16mm (0.63") of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Blackpool?

April through November are months without snowfall in Blackpool, United Kingdom.

What is the sea water temperature in May in Blackpool?

In Blackpool, United Kingdom, in May, the average water temperature is 11°C (51.8°F). Swimming in 11°C (51.8°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

How many hours of daylight does Blackpool have in May?

The average day length in May in Blackpool, United Kingdom, is 15h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Blackpool?

On the first day of May in Blackpool, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:48 am and sunset at 9:31 pm BST.

How long on average sun shines in May in Blackpool?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Blackpool, United Kingdom, is 8.1h.

When is the highest UV index in Blackpool?

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Blackpool, United Kingdom.

What is the UV index reading in May in Blackpool?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Blackpool is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Blackpool, United Kingdom

Average temperature in May - Blackpool, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in May: 13.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (17.6°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (7.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 8.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4.3°C).

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Average pressure in May
Blackpool, United Kingdom

Average pressure in May - Blackpool, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in May: 1016.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.6mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Blackpool, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in May - Blackpool, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in May: 17.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (25.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (15.5km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Blackpool, United Kingdom

Average humidity in May - Blackpool, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (79%).

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Average rainfall in May
Blackpool, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in May - Blackpool, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in May: 16mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (42mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (12mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Blackpool, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in May - Blackpool, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are August and December (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (10.9 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Blackpool, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in May - Blackpool, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in May
Blackpool, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in May - Blackpool, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in May
Blackpool, United Kingdom

Average sea temperature in May - Blackpool, United Kingdom
  • Average sea temperature in May: 11°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (16.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (7.3°C).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Blackpool, United Kingdom

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Blackpool, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in May: 16h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Blackpool, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in May - Blackpool, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.3 days).

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Average UV index in May
Blackpool, United Kingdom

Average UV index in May - Blackpool, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Blackpool, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in May - Blackpool, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 45).

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Average visibility in May
Blackpool, United Kingdom

Average visibility in May - Blackpool, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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