Weather in Leicester, England, United Kingdom in May
In an average May, Leicester sees a daily high around 16°C and a low around 6°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 16°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 12°C to 20°C |
| Average low | 6°C |
| Typical low range | 3°C to 9°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
31°C
2026-05-26
Lowest
7°C
1997-05-06
Low
Highest
14°C
2026-05-26
Lowest
-1°C
1996-05-04
Feels-like
Highest
37°C
2026-05-26
Lowest
-7°C
1987-05-04
Humidity
Highest
14.3 g/m³
2026-05-26
Lowest
4.6 g/m³
1996-05-05
Wind
Highest
54 km/h
2021-05-03
Lowest
6 km/h
2023-05-18
Precip
Wettest
115 mm
2007
Driest
7 mm
2020
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