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May is a fair month in Driffield

Climate Overview

Driffield, United Kingdom in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 14.4°C (58°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls on about 10 days this month.

This month falls at the end of Spring.

Daily highs in May gradually rise from around 13°C (55°F) at the start to 16°C (60°F) by month's end.

May sees fairly even rainfall, totalling about 52 mm across the month.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 26th, averaging 15.7°C (60°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 3°C warmer with 0 fewer rainy days. Temperatures will rise further into June.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
14°C / 8°C
Feels Like
12°C / 6°C
Rain
10 days · 52 mm
Sunshine
11.3h / day
Humidity
80% — Very Humid
Wind
21 km/h
Wind Direction
NW (323°)
Gusts
40 km/h
Daylight
16 h
Cloud Cover
66%
Clear Sky Days
2.2
UV Index
5.3 — High
Dew Point
8°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

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Daily Precipitation

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Daily Sunshine

0h 3h 6h 9h 12h 151015202531
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Daily Wind Speed

0 6 12 18 24 30 151015202531
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Sun Position
Sunrise 05:01
Daylight 16h
Sunset 20:58

Compare Months

January
Poor
Temp
7°C / 3°C
Feels Like
3°C / -2°C
Rain
11days (56 mm) Wet
Sun
3.8h Poor
Humidity
85% Humid
UV
0.9 Low
Snow Days
3days
February
Poor
Temp
8°C / 3°C
Feels Like
4°C / -1°C
Rain
11days (54 mm) Wet
Sun
5.6h Fair
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
1.5 Low
Snow Days
2days
March
Poor
Temp
10°C / 4°C
Feels Like
5°C / 0°C
Rain
12days (58 mm) Wet
Sun
7.3h Good
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
3.1 Moderate
Snow Days
2days
April
Fair
Temp
11°C / 5°C
Feels Like
8°C / 1°C
Rain
10days (42 mm) Wet
Sun
10.4h Excellent
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
4.4 Moderate
May
Fair
Temp
14°C / 8°C
Feels Like
12°C / 6°C
Rain
10days (52 mm) Wet
Sun
11.3h Excellent
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
5.3 High
June best
Good
Temp
17°C / 11°C
Feels Like
16°C / 9°C
Rain
11days (67 mm) Wet
Sun
11.5h Excellent
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
5.9 High
July best
Excellent
Temp
20°C / 13°C
Feels Like
19°C / 12°C
Rain
13days (70 mm) Wet
Sun
11.4h Excellent
Humidity
77% Humid
UV
5.3 High
August best
Excellent
Temp
20°C / 14°C
Feels Like
18°C / 12°C
Rain
11days (59 mm) Wet
Sun
10.7h Excellent
Humidity
76% Humid
UV
4.9 Moderate
September best
Good
Temp
18°C / 12°C
Feels Like
15°C / 10°C
Rain
11days (62 mm) Wet
Sun
8.3h Good
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
3.6 Moderate
October
Fair
Temp
14°C / 9°C
Feels Like
11°C / 6°C
Rain
13days (75 mm) Wet
Sun
5.9h Fair
Humidity
82% Humid
UV
2.1 Moderate
November
Poor
Temp
10°C / 6°C
Feels Like
6°C / 2°C
Rain
12days (66 mm) Wet
Sun
4.3h Fair
Humidity
85% Humid
UV
1.1 Low
December
Poor
Temp
8°C / 4°C
Feels Like
4°C / 0°C
Rain
13days (70 mm) Wet
Sun
3.1h Poor
Humidity
87% Very Muggy
UV
0.6 Low
Snow Days
1days
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 7°C / 3°C 3°C / -2°C 11days (56 mm) Wet 3.8h Poor 85% Humid 0.9 Low Poor View Details
February 8°C / 3°C 4°C / -1°C 11days (54 mm) Wet 5.6h Fair 81% Humid 1.5 Low Poor View Details
March 10°C / 4°C 5°C / 0°C 12days (58 mm) Wet 7.3h Good 80% Humid 3.1 Moderate Poor View Details
April 11°C / 5°C 8°C / 1°C 10days (42 mm) Wet 10.4h Excellent 78% Humid 4.4 Moderate Fair View Details
May 14°C / 8°C 12°C / 6°C 10days (52 mm) Wet 11.3h Excellent 80% Humid 5.3 High Fair View Details
June best 17°C / 11°C 16°C / 9°C 11days (67 mm) Wet 11.5h Excellent 78% Humid 5.9 High Good View Details
July best 20°C / 13°C 19°C / 12°C 13days (70 mm) Wet 11.4h Excellent 77% Humid 5.3 High Excellent View Details
August best 20°C / 14°C 18°C / 12°C 11days (59 mm) Wet 10.7h Excellent 76% Humid 4.9 Moderate Excellent View Details
September best 18°C / 12°C 15°C / 10°C 11days (62 mm) Wet 8.3h Good 80% Humid 3.6 Moderate Good View Details
October 14°C / 9°C 11°C / 6°C 13days (75 mm) Wet 5.9h Fair 82% Humid 2.1 Moderate Fair View Details
November 10°C / 6°C 6°C / 2°C 12days (66 mm) Wet 4.3h Fair 85% Humid 1.1 Low Poor View Details
December 8°C / 4°C 4°C / 0°C 13days (70 mm) Wet 3.1h Poor 87% Very Muggy 0.6 Low Poor View Details

What to Wear

Bundle up with a warm coat, scarf, and closed-toe shoes. Thermal layers underneath give flexibility between indoors and outdoors.

A waterproof jacket or compact umbrella is recommended for occasional showers.

Packing List

Layered clothingLight jacketUmbrellaWaterproof jacketComfortable walking shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

May is typically fair for visiting Driffield, with average highs of 14°C (58°F) and around 10 rainy days. Driffield, United Kingdom in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 14.4°C (58°F) and noticeably cooler mornings.
Driffield typically sees around 10 rainy days in May with 52 mm (2 in) of total rainfall. An umbrella should suffice.
Nights in Driffield during May are cool at around 8°C (47°F). Bring a jacket or sweater for evenings.
With highs of 14°C (58°F) and lows of 8°C (47°F) in May, we recommend: Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
May is not the most favourable month weather-wise in Driffield. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Driffield during May is 5 (moderate). Sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended during midday hours.
Driffield gets approximately 16 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 11 hours of sunshine.
Snow is uncommon in Driffield during May based on 10-year climate averages.

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