The climate in Preston during May can be summarized as warm and a little damp.
May is in the spring in Preston and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 29.2°C 84.5°F |
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Nightly temperature | 15.1°C 59.1°F |
Average temperature | 22.1°C 71.8°F |
Daily sunshine | 10.4 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 97 mm 3.8 ins |
Rainy days | 9 days |
Sea temperature | 21.5°C 70.8°F |
Humidity | 70% |
Windspeed | 11.9kph 7 mph |
On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Preston with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Preston in May 2025.
Hottest month: | July | 32.8°C 91°F |
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Driest month: | October | 53mm 2.1ins |
Sunniest month: | April | 9.8hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 13.8°C 56.8°F |
Wettest month: | March | 134mm 5.3ins |