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Weather in May in Staffordshire

Considering a trip to Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire in May?

Staffordshire is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Staffordshire 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 Stoke on Trent.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Burton upon Trent with an average of 65 mm to moderate rainfall in Hollinsclough with 78 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 186 hours of sunlight anticipated in Stoke on Trent. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

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

Where to go in Staffordshire in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire?

Stoke on Trent

In May Stoke on Trent 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.

Stoke on Trent
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<<   April April
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13°C 
5°C 
138 hours 
67 mm 
15 days 
17°C 
8°C 
186 hours 
67 mm 
16 days 
June   >> June
>>  
19°C 
10°C 
181 hours 
80 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Stoke on Trent

Leek

In May Leek 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.

Leek
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
<<  
13°C 
4°C 
138 hours 
73 mm 
16 days 
16°C 
7°C 
186 hours 
73 mm 
16 days 
June   >> June
>>  
19°C 
10°C 
181 hours 
90 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Leek

Stafford

In May Stafford 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.

Stafford
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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 
142 hours 
67 mm 
15 days 
17°C 
8°C 
182 hours 
69 mm 
15 days 
June   >> June
>>  
19°C 
10°C 
166 hours 
81 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Stafford

Lichfield

In May Lichfield 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.

Lichfield
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
14°C 
5°C 
128 hours 
66 mm 
15 days 
17°C 
8°C 
177 hours 
67 mm 
15 days 
June   >> June
>>  
20°C 
10°C 
188 hours 
78 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Lichfield

Tamworth

In May Tamworth 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.

Tamworth
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
14°C 
5°C 
128 hours 
64 mm 
15 days 
17°C 
8°C 
177 hours 
66 mm 
15 days 
June   >> June
>>  
20°C 
11°C 
188 hours 
76 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Tamworth

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

Is May the best time to visit Staffordshire?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Stoke on Trent, May might be a good time to visit Staffordshire. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Staffordshire is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Stoke on Trent. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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