Birmingham weather in May (West Midlands, United Kingdom)

Curious about the May weather in Birmingham? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Birmingham generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 17°C, while nights can cool down to about 8°C.

Birmingham in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 15 days of rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 177 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Birmingham climate page with graphs.

 

Birmingham, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 76%  

Sunshine 177 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Birmingham in May?

For visitors traveling to Birmingham, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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