Weather in Preston, England, United Kingdom in May
In an average May, Preston sees a daily high around 14°C and a low around 6°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 14°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 10°C to 18°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
27°C
2026-05-26
Lowest
4°C
1997-05-06
Low
Highest
13°C
2019-05-30
Lowest
-1°C
2012-05-05
Feels-like
Highest
27°C
2026-05-26
Lowest
-8°C
1996-05-03
Humidity
Highest
12.5 g/m³
2018-05-31
Lowest
4.5 g/m³
1997-05-06
Wind
Highest
65 km/h
1986-05-27
Lowest
5 km/h
2021-05-28
Precip
Wettest
138 mm
2021
Driest
19 mm
1991
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