Leek weather in May (Staffordshire, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Leek look like in May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In May, Leek typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 16°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 7°C.

Precipitation

Leek in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 186 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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

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

 

Leek, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 186 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Manchester, the United Kingdom (31 KM, 19 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.

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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 Leek, 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

9/10

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