West Yorkshire Weather in May

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

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Are you planning a trip a to West Yorkshire, 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 West Yorkshire in May

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

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Leeds.

To explore the conditions in West Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Wetherby with an average of 59 mm (2.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Todmorden with 82 mm (3.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Leeds receives about 173 hours of sunlight in May, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore West Yorkshire by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September18°C (64°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit West Yorkshire →

Best Places to Visit in West Yorkshire in May

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

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 West Yorkshire

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

Temperature range in West Yorkshire (May)

Precipitation variation in West Yorkshire (May)

Leeds

In May Leeds generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
136 hours
173 hours
191 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Leeds →

Haworth

In May Haworth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
175 hours
158 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Haworth →

Wakefield

In May Wakefield generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
136 hours
173 hours
191 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Wakefield →

Holmfirth

In May Holmfirth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
137 hours
171 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Holmfirth →

Ilkley

In May Ilkley generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
175 hours
158 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Ilkley →

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

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Leeds 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Haworth 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Wakefield 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Holmfirth 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Ilkley 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Marsden 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 76 mm (3 in)

West Yorkshire weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect tolerable weather across West Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in May. The popular destination of Leeds averages 16°C (61°F) by day and 7°C (45°F) at night during this month.

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

Leeds averages a daytime maximum of 16°C (61°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 7°C (45°F).

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

Not particularly. Leeds averages just 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for West Yorkshire, the United Kingdom.

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

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

On average, the best time to visit West Yorkshire, the United Kingdom is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Leeds. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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