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The temperatures in Cumbria in May are quite cold with temperatures between 5°C and 11°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of May in Cumbria. We’re expecting roughly 8 to 15 days of rain, so your rubber boots and umbrella are going to see plenty of use this month if you’re keen on staying dry.
You can expect a few days of snow in Cumbria during May. It’s important to get out your snow boots and warm mittens to stay warm while you explore Cumbria.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Cumbria in May 2025.
If you’re planning to visit Cumbria in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Cumbria before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3° / -1° | 9 | 5 | 19 | 107 mm | Awful | Cumbria in January |
| February | 3° / -1° | 8 | 5 | 17 | 117 mm | Awful | Cumbria in February |
| March | 6° / 1° | 7 | 11 | 14 | 84 mm | Awful | Cumbria in March |
| April | 8° / 2° | 8 | 14 | 9 | 61 mm | Awful | Cumbria in April |
| May | 11° / 5° | 11 | 15 | 5 | 95 mm | Awful | Cumbria in May |
| June | 14° / 7° | 8 | 21 | 0 | 112 mm | Ok | Cumbria in June |
| July | 15° / 9° | 9 | 22 | 0 | 126 mm | Ok | Cumbria in July |
| August | 14° / 9° | 9 | 22 | 0 | 132 mm | Ok | Cumbria in August |
| September | 13° / 7° | 6 | 23 | 0 | 89 mm | Ok | Cumbria in September |
| October | 9° / 5° | 10 | 18 | 2 | 124 mm | Awful | Cumbria in October |
| November | 5° / 2° | 11 | 8 | 12 | 126 mm | Awful | Cumbria in November |
| December | 4° / 0° | 10 | 7 | 16 | 138 mm | Awful | Cumbria in December |