Nottinghamshire Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Nottinghamshire, the United Kingdom in May.

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Nottingham Newark upon Trent Retford Worksop

Planning a trip to Nottinghamshire, the United Kingdom this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Nottinghamshire in May

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

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Nottingham.

For a closer look at conditions across Nottinghamshire, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 59 mm (2.3 in) in Nottingham.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Nottingham sees close to 193 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Nottinghamshire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Nottinghamshire — and find the best time to visit. (based on Nottingham)

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April14°C (57°F) May17°C (63°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September19°C (66°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit Nottinghamshire →

Best Places to Visit in Nottinghamshire in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Nottinghamshire.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Nottinghamshire

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Nottinghamshire, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Nottinghamshire (May)

Precipitation variation in Nottinghamshire (May)

Nottingham

In May Nottingham generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
193 hours
172 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Nottingham →

Newark upon Trent

In May Newark upon Trent generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
193 hours
172 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Newark upon Trent →

Retford

In May Retford generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
194 hours
177 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Retford →

Worksop

In May Worksop generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
194 hours
177 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Worksop →

Mansfield

In May Mansfield generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
193 hours
172 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Nottinghamshire, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Nottinghamshire in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nottingham 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Newark upon Trent 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Retford 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Worksop 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Mansfield 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Edwinstowe 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)

Nottinghamshire weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Nottinghamshire, the United Kingdom in May?

Nottinghamshire, the United Kingdom typically experiences tolerable weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Nottingham average around 17°C (63°F), and temperatures drop to about 8°C (46°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Nottinghamshire, the United Kingdom in May?

Nottingham averages a daytime maximum of 17°C (63°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 8°C (46°F).

Does Nottinghamshire, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Nottinghamshire, the United Kingdom during May, with Nottingham averaging close to 59 mm (2.3 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Nottinghamshire, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Nottinghamshire, the United Kingdom with overall tolerable weather in Nottingham. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Nottingham. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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