Weather in Derby in May
In an average May, Derby sees a daily high around 15°C and a low around 7°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 15°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 11°C to 20°C |
| Average low | 7°C |
| Typical low range | 4°C to 10°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
29°C
2026-05-26
Lowest
7°C
1997-05-06
Low
Highest
15°C
2017-05-16
Lowest
-2°C
1981-05-05
Feels-like
Highest
34°C
2026-05-26
Lowest
-7°C
1981-05-05
Humidity
Highest
13.6 g/m³
2026-05-26
Lowest
4.3 g/m³
1982-05-03
Wind
Highest
47 km/h
2011-05-23
Lowest
6 km/h
2018-05-18
Gust
Highest
88 km/h
2021-05-03
Lowest
14 km/h
1980-05-19
Precip
Wettest
128 mm
2021
Driest
8 mm
2020
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