Buxton Weather in May
What's the weather like in Buxton (England) in May 2026?
The climate in Buxton during May can be summarized as cool and a little damp.
May is in the spring in Buxton and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 13.3°C 55.9°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 5.4°C 41.6°F |
| Average temperature | 9.3°C 48.7°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 84 mm 3.3 ins |
| Rainy days | 16 days |
| Sea temperature | 9.5°C 49°F |
| Humidity | 78% |
| Windspeed | 16.2kph 10 mph |
On average May is the 2nd driest month of the year in Buxton with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
May temperatures in Buxton
May rainfall
May hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Buxton in May 2025.
Other monthly averages
Buxton weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 17.6°C 63.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 83mm 3.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 6hrs |
| Coldest month: | February | 4°C 39.2°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 136mm 5.4ins |
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