In May, the Pennine Way displays a varied weather profile with frequent rain and interspersed sunny intervals across different regions. Greater Manchester & West Yorkshire typically experience rain, with temperatures fluctuating between 0°C and 15°C. As one travels through the Yorkshire Dales, the weather remains unpredictable with heavy showers and temperature lows occasionally dipping to -2°C. In the North Pennines and Northumberland, the weather shifts from moderate rain to short sunny spells, with temperatures reaching up to 19°C.
The month begins with a mix of moderate and heavy rain showers, particularly in Edale and Standedge. Temperatures fluctuate between lows of 0°C and highs of 15°C, with significant rain on certain days leading to cooler, overcast conditions. There is occasional sunshine, though brief, especially around Crowden and Calder Valley.
The region experiences frequent rain from Ponden through to Upper Swaledale. The weather alternates between patchy rain and heavy showers, with notable sunshine breaking through occasionally. Highs can reach up to 21°C, though lows may drop to -2°C, particularly in the northern areas like Hawes. The rain is consistent, with some days seeing heavy downpours, especially in Horton in Ribblesdale.
Weather in Baldersdale and Dufton is dominated by heavy rain showers interspersed with cloudy and overcast skies. Temperatures vary from as low as -2°C during colder mornings, rising up to 19°C on sunnier days. The pattern of rain continues with intermittent heavy showers, particularly around Garrigill.
In Northumberland, the weather follows a similar pattern with frequent rain, especially heavy at times in places like Greenhead and Bellingham. Sunny days do occur, bringing warmer spells that can see temperatures climb to 21°C, but rainfall remains a common theme throughout May. Windy Gyle often experiences patchy showers interspersed with clearer days, while Kirk Yetholm ends the month with possible thundery outbreaks.
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