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South Yorkshire weather in May

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

What is the weather like in South Yorkshire in May?

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

You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C and nighttime temperatures around 7°C in Rotherham.

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Thorne with an average of 58 mm to moderate rainfall in Bradfield with 72 mm. Meanwhile, Rotherham enjoys close to 199 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of South Yorkshire in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our South Yorkshire climate page.

Where to go in South Yorkshire in May

Find the average weather conditions in May for the most popular destinations in South Yorkshire on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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 in South Yorkshire

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

Average weather in Rotherham

In May Rotherham generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Rotherham
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   April April
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13°C 
5°C 
155 hours 
68 mm 
15 days 
17°C 
7°C 
199 hours 
66 mm 
15 days 
June   >> June
>>  
19°C 
10°C 
178 hours 
85 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Rotherham

Average weather in Bawtry

In May Bawtry 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.

Bawtry
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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<<   April April
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14°C 
5°C 
157 hours 
59 mm 
15 days 
17°C 
8°C 
194 hours 
58 mm 
15 days 
June   >> June
>>  
20°C 
11°C 
177 hours 
75 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Bawtry

Average weather in Barnsley

In May Barnsley generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Barnsley
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
13°C 
4°C 
155 hours 
70 mm 
15 days 
16°C 
7°C 
199 hours 
67 mm 
15 days 
June   >> June
>>  
19°C 
10°C 
178 hours 
86 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Barnsley

Average weather in Chapeltown

In May Chapeltown generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Chapeltown
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
13°C 
4°C 
155 hours 
70 mm 
15 days 
16°C 
7°C 
199 hours 
68 mm 
15 days 
June   >> June
>>  
19°C 
10°C 
178 hours 
88 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Chapeltown

Average weather in Mosborough

In May Mosborough generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Mosborough
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
13°C 
5°C 
155 hours 
68 mm 
15 days 
16°C 
7°C 
199 hours 
66 mm 
15 days 
June   >> June
>>  
19°C 
10°C 
178 hours 
85 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Mosborough

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

Is May the best time to visit South Yorkshire?

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

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Rotherham. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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