Weather in Oldham in May
In an average May, Oldham sees a daily high around 14°C and a low around 7°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 14°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
2026-05-26
Lowest
6°C
1997-05-07
Low
Highest
13°C
2018-05-31
Lowest
-2°C
1981-05-05
Feels-like
Highest
31°C
2026-05-26
Lowest
-7°C
1981-05-05
Humidity
Highest
12.8 g/m³
1989-05-24
Lowest
4.1 g/m³
1981-05-02
Wind
Highest
47 km/h
1986-05-27
Lowest
5 km/h
2021-05-28
Gust
Highest
94 km/h
1986-05-27
Lowest
15 km/h
2010-05-22
Precip
Wettest
149 mm
2021
Driest
14 mm
2020
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