Weather in Leicester in May
In an average May, Leicester sees a daily high around 16°C and a low around 7°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 16°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 11°C to 21°C |
| Average low | 7°C |
| Typical low range | 4°C to 11°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
31°C
2026-05-26
Lowest
7°C
1995-05-17
Low
Highest
15°C
2017-05-16
Lowest
-1°C
1981-05-05
Feels-like
Highest
37°C
2026-05-26
Lowest
-7°C
1981-05-05
Humidity
Highest
14.3 g/m³
2026-05-26
Lowest
4.4 g/m³
1982-05-04
Wind
Highest
48 km/h
2011-05-23
Lowest
6 km/h
1982-05-20
Gust
Highest
96 km/h
2021-05-03
Lowest
15 km/h
1997-05-29
Precip
Wettest
145 mm
1983
Driest
11 mm
2020
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