Leicester in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Leicester in may 2025
The weather in Leicester in may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather 1.5cm
Weather at 6am
49°F
Cloudy
27% of time
27%
24%
10%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Cloudy
31% of time
24%
21%
17%
Weather at 6pm
58°F
Moderate rain at times
28% of time
24%
23%
23%
Weather at 3am
45°F
24%
24%
19%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Leicester in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Leicester in may.
The climate of Leicester in may is tolerable
In may in Leicester, the climate is wet (with 3.1in of rainfall over 5 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in april there is an average of 1.9in of rainfall over 3 days.
The climate is rather cold in this location this month, but it is endurable when dressing hot. Temperatures are up to 61°F. The seasonal minimum is 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Leicester is 54°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Leicester in the month of may with a maximum record of 79°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 36°F in 2012. You can hope to have about 7 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 23% of the month.
On this month of may, day length in Leicester is generally 15:47. Sunrise is at 04:08 and sets at 19:55.
With proper weather, this month is okay (but not the best) to go in this locality.
May: another location in England?
If you want to go to England in may, there are destinations with better weather than Leicester:
In may, London, Bristol, Cambridge, Southampton, Tunbridge Wells and Chester have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Leicester in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 79°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 36°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.1in (2009) | ||||
| Snowfall | 1.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 91% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.78km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 54% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:08 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:55 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:47 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Leicester in may 2024:
49°F to 61°F
50°F to 61°F
49°F to 50°F
47°F to 59°F
49°F to 61°F
50°F to 59°F
50°F to 63°F
49°F to 65°F
52°F to 67°F
56°F to 68°F
52°F to 67°F
54°F to 68°F
54°F to 67°F
56°F to 61°F
52°F to 61°F
52°F to 56°F
54°F to 63°F
50°F to 63°F
50°F to 67°F
47°F to 61°F
47°F to 56°F
52°F to 59°F
49°F to 52°F
49°F to 58°F
52°F to 63°F
50°F to 59°F
49°F to 59°F
49°F to 59°F
52°F to 61°F
52°F to 61°F
50°F to 56°F
Map: other cities in England in may
Cities near Leicester:
| Nottingham in may | tolerable weather |
| Coventry in may | tolerable weather |
| Northampton in may | tolerable weather |
| Birmingham in may | tolerable weather |
| Peterborough in may | good weather |
| Stratford-Upon-Avon in may | tolerable weather |
| Cambridge in may | good weather |
| Oxford in may | tolerable weather |
| Cotswolds in may | tolerable weather |
| Shrewsbury in may | tolerable weather |
| Skegness in may | tolerable weather |
| Hunstanton in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Leicester in may:
Weather data for Leicester for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Leicester. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Leicester can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Leicester.