Weather in Leeds in May
In an average May, Leeds 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 | 10°C to 19°C |
| Average low | 7°C |
| Typical low range | 3°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
28°C
2026-05-25
Lowest
6°C
1996-05-02
Low
Highest
14°C
2019-05-30
Lowest
-1°C
1981-05-05
Feels-like
Highest
31°C
2026-05-25
Lowest
-6°C
1981-05-05
Humidity
Highest
13.1 g/m³
2012-05-24
Lowest
4.3 g/m³
1981-05-02
Wind
Highest
47 km/h
1986-05-27
Lowest
6 km/h
2018-05-18
Gust
Highest
90 km/h
1986-05-27
Lowest
14 km/h
1982-05-20
Precip
Wettest
128 mm
1983
Driest
16 mm
2020
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