Rutland Weather in May

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

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Oakham Uppingham

Are you planning a trip a to Rutland, the United Kingdom in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Rutland in May

Rutland, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Rutland 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 Oakham.

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

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 61 mm (2.4 in) in Oakham.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Oakham gets approximately 177 hours of sunlight in May, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Rutland by month

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

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 monthJuly23°C (73°F) August22°C (72°F) September19°C (66°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Rutland in May

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

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 Rutland

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

Temperature range in Rutland (May)

Precipitation variation in Rutland (May)

Oakham

In May Oakham 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
129 hours
177 hours
189 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Oakham →

Uppingham

In May Uppingham 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
129 hours
177 hours
189 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Uppingham →

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

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Oakham 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Uppingham 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)

Rutland weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

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

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

In Oakham, the average daytime high in May is 17°C (63°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 8°C (46°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Rutland, the United Kingdom during May, with Oakham averaging close to 61 mm (2.4 in).

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

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Rutland, the United Kingdom with overall tolerable weather in Oakham. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Oakham. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Rutland.

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