Monthly climate guide
Whitby weather in May
May in Whitby is typically cool, with average daytime highs around 13°C (55°F) and night-time lows near 8°C (46°F). The month usually brings about 56 mm of rain (some rain) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than April and 3°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Days and nights are close, only about 5°C apart.
- In Whitby, May is late spring.
- It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 73%.
- Whitby is usually about 3°C cooler than York, 70 km away, in May.
Avg high
13°C
55°F
Avg low
8°C
46°F
Rainfall
56 mm
some rain
Humidity
83%
relative
Sky
73%
cloud · often cloudy
Whitby weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / 44°F | 4°C / 38°F | 70 mm | 90% | 79% |
| February | 7°C / 44°F | 3°C / 38°F | 59 mm | 88% | 79% |
| March | 8°C / 46°F | 4°C / 39°F | 56 mm | 86% | 77% |
| April | 10°C / 50°F | 5°C / 42°F | 45 mm | 85% | 74% |
| May | 13°C / 55°F | 8°C / 46°F | 56 mm | 83% | 73% |
| June | 15°C / 59°F | 11°C / 51°F | 78 mm | 84% | 78% |
| July | 18°C / 64°F | 13°C / 55°F | 70 mm | 83% | 76% |
| August | 18°C / 64°F | 13°C / 55°F | 82 mm | 84% | 78% |
| September | 16°C / 60°F | 11°C / 52°F | 61 mm | 86% | 75% |
| October | 13°C / 55°F | 9°C / 48°F | 83 mm | 88% | 77% |
| November | 10°C / 49°F | 7°C / 44°F | 82 mm | 90% | 78% |
| December | 8°C / 46°F | 5°C / 41°F | 84 mm | 91% | 77% |
What to pack for May
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is May a good time to visit Whitby?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Whitby →Other United Kingdom cities in May
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Whitby in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Whitby?
May is cool in Whitby, with highs around 13°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Whitby in May?
Average highs are about 13°C (55°F) and average lows about 8°C (46°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Whitby in May?
Whitby typically gets around 56 mm of rain in May — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Whitby (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.