Weather in Sheffield, England, United Kingdom in May
In an average May, Sheffield 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
29°C
2026-05-25
Lowest
6°C
1995-05-17
Low
Highest
14°C
2026-05-25
Lowest
-2°C
1981-05-05
Feels-like
Highest
31°C
2026-05-25
Lowest
-9°C
1981-05-05
Humidity
Highest
13.0 g/m³
2026-05-26
Lowest
4.5 g/m³
1997-05-06
Wind
Highest
57 km/h
1986-05-27
Lowest
7 km/h
2010-05-11
Precip
Wettest
108 mm
2014
Driest
12 mm
2020
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