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Nottingham in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Nottingham in May and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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May

Weather in Nottingham in May 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Nottingham in May usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +61°F and roughly 4 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 17 rainy days with an average precipitation of 54 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+61°F
Avg. max. temperature
+30°F
Min.
+81°F
Max.
54 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Nottingham has OK weather in May.

Average temperature in Nottingham in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Nottingham for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in May is +63°F with a maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +41°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +61°F to +57°F.

Is Nottingham warm or cold in May?

Nottingham is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +54°F to +61°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +41°F to +45°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Nottingham:

Climate in Nottingham in May

Nottingham weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+54°F+61°F+66°F
Min. temperature
+27°F+30°F+36°F
Max. temperature
+79°F+81°F+86°F
Rainfall
49 mm54 mm60 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
78%77%77%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1014 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
343
Cloudy days
1099
Rainy days
161717
Snowy days
100

May weather is still as ok as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +54°F to +61°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 49 mm to 54 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 3 to 4.

June brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Nottingham in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Nottingham is gradually increasing during May, going from 4 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Nottingham based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 26%, leading to total precipitation of around 38 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during May, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Nottingham wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 62 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 38% chance of precipitation and 36 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Nottingham?

This is the weather in Nottingham in May 2023:
1 May
☀️
+60°F
2 May
☁️
+55°F
3 May
☀️
+58°F
4 May
🌧️
+62°F
5 May
🌧️
+65°F
6 May
🌧️
+60°F
7 May
☁️
+67°F
8 May
🌧️
+60°F
9 May
☁️
+63°F
10 May
☀️
+61°F
11 May
🌧️
+61°F
12 May
☁️
+54°F
13 May
☁️
+65°F
14 May
🌫️
+66°F
15 May
☀️
+60°F
16 May
☀️
+60°F
17 May
☀️
+62°F
18 May
☀️
+65°F
19 May
☀️
+62°F
20 May
☀️
+66°F
21 May
☀️
+67°F
22 May
☀️
+71°F
23 May
☀️
+65°F
24 May
☀️
+69°F
25 May
☁️
+66°F
26 May
☀️
+68°F
27 May
☀️
+70°F
28 May
☀️
+65°F
29 May
☀️
+64°F
30 May
☁️
+60°F
31 May
☁️
+57°F
In May 2023 Nottingham had 17 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +54°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 46%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Nottingham climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Nottingham in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+53°F) and the highest in 2022 (+60°F). The driest year was 2011 with only 429 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 954 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nottingham in May:

Is May a good time to visit Nottingham?

It’s always a good time to visit Nottingham, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Nottingham in May?

May has mild temperatures in Nottingham. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Nottingham rainy in May?

Nottingham is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Nottingham in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Nottingham in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Nottingham

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Nottingham, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.