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Burton upon Trent weather in May (Derbyshire, United Kingdom)

Planning a trip to Burton upon Trent in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Burton upon Trent typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 17°C, while night temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Burton upon Trent in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 193 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Burton upon Trent climate page with graphs.

 

Burton upon Trent, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 65 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 193 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Nottingham, the United Kingdom (35 KM, 22 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Burton upon Trent in May?

For visitors traveling to Burton upon Trent, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Barbeque
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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