Rotherham Weather in May

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

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

May is in the spring in Rotherham and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

Rotherham weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 15.5°C 59.8°F
Nightly temperature 6.6°C 43.8°F
Average temperature 11°C 51.8°F
Daily sunshine 6.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 58 mm 2.3 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 9.5°C 49°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average May is the 3rd driest month of the year in Rotherham 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Rotherham

Rotherham average temperature in May

May rainfall

Rotherham average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Rotherham 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 Rotherham in May 2024.

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Rotherham weather stats

Rotherham weather statistics
Hottest month: July 20°C 68°F
Driest month: July 52mm 2ins
Sunniest month: June 6.6hrs
Coldest month: January 6°C 42.8°F
Wettest month: December 73mm 2.9ins
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