If you plan to visit Isle of Man in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +59°F during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 19 rainy days in the month and around 84 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
May is usually the driest month of the year in Isle of Man
Average weather
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+59°F
Avg. max. temperature
+28°F
Min.
+81°F
Max.
84 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Isle of Man has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in Isle of Man in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Isle of Man for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +68°F during the day to a minimum of +41°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +63°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 27% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +57°F to +64°F.
Is Isle of Man warm or cold in May?
Isle of Man is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +54°F to +59°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +39°F to +45°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Isle of Man:
Climate in Isle of Man in May
Isle of Man weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+54°F
+59°F
+63°F
Min. temperature
+25°F
+28°F
+34°F
Max. temperature
+77°F
+81°F
+84°F
Rainfall
73 mm
84 mm
94 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
79%
78%
80%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
1
2
1
Cloudy days
10
10
8
Rainy days
18
19
20
Snowy days
1
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +54°F to +59°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 73 mm to 84 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 79% to 78%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 1 to 2.
Wind speed in Isle of Man in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Isle of Man is gradually increasing during May, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Isle of Man based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 35% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 49 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Isle of Man wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 124 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 60% chance of precipitation and 73 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Isle of Man?
This is the weather in Isle of Man in May 2024:
1 May
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+57°F
2 May
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+59°F
3 May
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+60°F
4 May
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+57°F
5 May
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+62°F
6 May
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+63°F
7 May
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+64°F
8 May
🌧️
+60°F
9 May
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+60°F
10 May
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+56°F
11 May
🌧️
+60°F
12 May
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+61°F
13 May
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+65°F
14 May
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+62°F
15 May
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+56°F
16 May
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+58°F
17 May
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+61°F
18 May
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+61°F
19 May
🌧️
+61°F
20 May
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+67°F
21 May
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+68°F
22 May
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+66°F
23 May
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+62°F
24 May
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+61°F
25 May
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+65°F
26 May
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+67°F
27 May
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+69°F
28 May
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+65°F
29 May
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+66°F
30 May
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+66°F
31 May
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+65°F
In May 2024 Isle of Man had 4 sunny days, 22 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +55°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 48%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 5 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Isle of Man climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Isle of Man in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+52°F) and the highest in 2022 (+57°F). The driest year was 1995 with only 774 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 2197 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Isle of Man in May:
Is May a good time to visit Isle of Man?
It’s always a good time to visit Isle of Man, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Isle of Man in May?
May has mild temperatures in Isle of Man. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Isle of Man rainy in May?
Isle of Man is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Isle of Man in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Isle of Man in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Isle of Man, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
