Derby weather in May (Derbyshire, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Derby as May approaches? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

During May, Derby usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 17°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Derby in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 15 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 193 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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 Derby climate page with graphs.

 

Derby, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 62 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 193 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nottingham, the United Kingdom (22 KM, 13 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Derby, 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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Derby.

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