Leeds Weather in May

What's the weather like in Leeds (England) in May 2024?

The climate in Leeds during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

May is in the spring in Leeds and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

Leeds weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 15°C 59°F
Nightly temperature 6.2°C 43.2°F
Average temperature 10.6°C 51.1°F
Daily sunshine 6 hrs
Avg rainfall 58 mm 2.3 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 9.5°C 49°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 15.8kph 10 mph

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Leeds with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 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 Leeds

Leeds average temperature in May

May rainfall

Leeds average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Leeds average rain in May

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 Leeds in May 2024.

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Leeds weather stats

Leeds weather statistics
Hottest month: July 19.5°C 67.1°F
Driest month: July 51mm 2ins
Sunniest month: May 6hrs
Coldest month: January 5.8°C 42.4°F
Wettest month: December 69mm 2.7ins
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