West Midlands Weather in May

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

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Planning a journey to the West Midlands, the United Kingdom this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the West Midlands in May

The West Midlands, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. May in the West Midlands 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 Birmingham.

For specific regional insights in the West Midlands, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 67 mm (2.6 in) in Birmingham.

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Birmingham gets around 177 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore the West Midlands by month

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

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) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit the West Midlands →

Best Places to Visit in the West Midlands in May

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

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 the West Midlands

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

Temperature range in the West Midlands (May)

Precipitation variation in the West Midlands (May)

Birmingham

In May Birmingham 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
128 hours
177 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Birmingham →

Coventry

In May Coventry 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
151 hours
193 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Coventry →

Solihull

In May Solihull 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
128 hours
177 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Solihull →

Walsall

In May Walsall 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
142 hours
182 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Walsall →

Dudley

In May Dudley 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
142 hours
182 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Dudley →

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

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the West Midlands in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Birmingham 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Coventry 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Solihull 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Walsall 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Dudley 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Sutton Coldfield 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)

The West Midlands weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the West Midlands, the United Kingdom in May?

May in the West Midlands, the United Kingdom brings tolerable weather. In Birmingham, daytime temperatures are typically around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows hover near 8°C (46°F).

What is the average temperature in the West Midlands, the United Kingdom in May?

Daytime temperatures in Birmingham peak at roughly 17°C (63°F) in May, dropping to about 8°C (46°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in the West Midlands, the United Kingdom during May, with Birmingham averaging close to 67 mm (2.6 in).

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

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Birmingham, May might be a good time to visit the West Midlands, the United Kingdom. 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 Birmingham. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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