May weather forecast
Nottingham, United Kingdom

englishespañol中文
Share

Weather in May

May ushers in the refreshing onset of early summer in Nottingham. Rising temperatures coax the last of the spring blossoms into bloom, saturating the city in a profusion of color. Clearer skies prevail, bringing longer days with them. There is something invigorating in the air during this month—an enthusiastic anticipation of the full summer heat yet to come.

Temperature

Nottingham, United Kingdom, in May witnesses an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 15.5°C (59.9°F), indicating a slight variation from April's 13°C (55.4°F). In May, the recorded average low-temperature is a frosty 6.7°C (44.1°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout May, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is accumulated. In Nottingham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.1 days and collects up to 206mm (8.11") of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Nottingham.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Nottingham is 15h and 50min.
On the first day of May in Nottingham, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:45 am and sunset at 9:19 pm BST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 4 during May leads to these advisories:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
[Resources]

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Nottingham?

During May, Nottingham experiences an average high-temperature of 15.5°C (59.9°F) and a low-temperature of 6.7°C (44.1°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Nottingham?

The average relative humidity in May in Nottingham, United Kingdom, is 81%.

How much does it rain in Nottingham in May?

In Nottingham, in May, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 14mm (0.55") of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Nottingham?

In Nottingham, snow does not fall in May through October.

Does it snow in Nottingham in May?

In May, in Nottingham, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Nottingham have in May?

In Nottingham, the average day length in May is 15h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Nottingham?

On the first day of May in Nottingham, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:45 am and sunset at 9:19 pm BST.

How long on average sun shines in May in Nottingham?

In Nottingham, United Kingdom, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.1h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Nottingham?

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Nottingham, United Kingdom.

What is the UV index reading in May in Nottingham?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Nottingham is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Nottingham, United Kingdom

Average temperature in May - Nottingham, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in May: 15.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 6.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.3°C).

[Resources]

Average pressure in May
Nottingham, United Kingdom

Average pressure in May - Nottingham, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in May: 1016.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.5mbar).

[Resources]

Average wind speed in May
Nottingham, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in May - Nottingham, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in May: 14km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and December (18.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.7km/h).

[Resources]

Average humidity in May
Nottingham, United Kingdom

Average humidity in May - Nottingham, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (78%).

[Resources]

Average rainfall in May
Nottingham, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in May - Nottingham, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in May: 14mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (27mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (10mm).

[Resources]

Average rainfall days in May
Nottingham, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in May - Nottingham, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (7 days).

[Resources]

Average snowfall in May
Nottingham, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in May - Nottingham, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (19mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

[Resources]

Average snowfall days in May
Nottingham, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in May - Nottingham, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

[Resources]

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Nottingham, United Kingdom

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Nottingham, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

[Resources]

Average sunshine days in May
Nottingham, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in May - Nottingham, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.3 days).

[Resources]

Average UV index in May
Nottingham, United Kingdom

Average UV index in May - Nottingham, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

[Resources]

Average cloud cover in May
Nottingham, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in May - Nottingham, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in May: 54

The months with the most cloud cover are February and November (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 51).

[Resources]

Average visibility in May
Nottingham, United Kingdom

Average visibility in May - Nottingham, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is November (8km).

[Resources]

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location