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Weather in May in Leicestershire

Considering a trip to Leicestershire this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Leicestershire in May?

Leicestershire is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Leicestershire generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C and nighttime temperatures around 8°C in Loughborough.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Staunton in the Vale with an average of 59 mm to moderate rainfall in Lutterworth with 66 mm.

Average sunshine

Loughborough enjoys a balanced 177 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

For a closer look at May's conditions in Leicestershire, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Leicestershire's yearly weather, check out our Leicestershire climate page.

Where to go in Leicestershire in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Leicestershire on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Leicestershire?

Loughborough

In May Loughborough generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Loughborough
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<<   April April
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14°C 
5°C 
129 hours 
59 mm 
15 days 
17°C 
8°C 
177 hours 
60 mm 
15 days 
June   >> June
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20°C 
11°C 
189 hours 
70 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Loughborough

Castle Donington

In May Castle Donington generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Castle Donington
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<<   April April
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14°C 
5°C 
155 hours 
61 mm 
15 days 
17°C 
8°C 
193 hours 
61 mm 
15 days 
June   >> June
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20°C 
11°C 
172 hours 
72 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Castle Donington

Lutterworth

In May Lutterworth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Lutterworth
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
14°C 
5°C 
129 hours 
62 mm 
15 days 
17°C 
8°C 
177 hours 
66 mm 
15 days 
June   >> June
>>  
20°C 
11°C 
189 hours 
72 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Lutterworth

Melton Mowbray

In May Melton Mowbray generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Melton Mowbray
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
14°C 
5°C 
129 hours 
60 mm 
15 days 
17°C 
8°C 
177 hours 
61 mm 
15 days 
June   >> June
>>  
20°C 
11°C 
189 hours 
73 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Melton Mowbray

Moira

In May Moira generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Moira
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
14°C 
5°C 
129 hours 
63 mm 
15 days 
17°C 
8°C 
177 hours 
64 mm 
15 days 
June   >> June
>>  
20°C 
10°C 
189 hours 
74 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Moira

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Leicestershire, in the United Kingdom.

Is May the best time to visit Leicestershire?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Loughborough, May might be a good time to visit Leicestershire. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Leicestershire is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Loughborough. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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