Weather in May in South Yorkshire
Are you planning a trip a 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 mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C and nighttime temperatures around 7°C in Rotherham.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
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.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in South Yorkshire?
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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