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May is a fair month in Stepps

Climate Overview

Stepps, United Kingdom in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 14.6°C (58°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls on about 13 days this month.

This month falls at the end of Spring.

Daily highs in May gradually rise from around 12°C (54°F) at the start to 17°C (62°F) by month's end.

May sees fairly even rainfall, totalling about 72 mm across the month.

Expect around 8.8h of sunshine at the start of May, increasing to 10.8h by the end.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 31th, averaging 17.3°C (63°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 4°C warmer with 2 more rainy days. Temperatures will rise further into June.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
15°C / 7°C
Feels Like
12°C / 4°C
Rain
13 days · 72 mm
Sunshine
10h / day
Humidity
77% — Humid
Wind
17 km/h
Wind Direction
SSW (213°)
Gusts
40 km/h
Daylight
16.3 h
Cloud Cover
70%
Clear Sky Days
1.3
UV Index
5 — Moderate
Dew Point
7°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%
Frost Days
1 days

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

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Sun Position
Sunrise 05:06
Daylight 16.3h
Sunset 21:23

What to Expect

Keep afternoons flexible as tropical showers are common — they typically clear within an hour.

Wet weather can spread across much of the day, so it is best to keep outdoor plans flexible.

2 of the last 5 yearly records were warmer than this month's long-run average.

Compare Months

January
Poor
Temp
6°C / 1°C
Feels Like
2°C / -3°C
Rain
15days (113 mm) Wet
Sun
2.8h Poor
Humidity
90% Very Muggy
UV
0.7 Low
Snow Days
6days
February
Poor
Temp
7°C / 2°C
Feels Like
3°C / -3°C
Rain
17days (130 mm) Wet
Sun
4.6h Fair
Humidity
86% Very Muggy
UV
1.2 Low
Snow Days
7days
March
Poor
Temp
8°C / 2°C
Feels Like
5°C / -2°C
Rain
15days (99 mm) Wet
Sun
6.3h Fair
Humidity
83% Humid
UV
2.5 Moderate
Snow Days
4days
April
Poor
Temp
11°C / 3°C
Feels Like
7°C / 0°C
Rain
11days (60 mm) Wet
Sun
8.7h Good
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
3.8 Moderate
Snow Days
1days
May best
Fair
Temp
15°C / 7°C
Feels Like
12°C / 4°C
Rain
13days (72 mm) Wet
Sun
10h Excellent
Humidity
77% Humid
UV
5 Moderate
June best
Fair
Temp
17°C / 10°C
Feels Like
15°C / 8°C
Rain
16days (91 mm) Wet
Sun
9.9h Good
Humidity
79% Humid
UV
5.3 High
July best
Fair
Temp
18°C / 11°C
Feels Like
16°C / 10°C
Rain
16days (94 mm) Wet
Sun
9.2h Good
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
4.9 Moderate
August best
Wet
Temp
17°C / 11°C
Feels Like
16°C / 10°C
Rain
18days (111 mm) Wet
Sun
8.5h Good
Humidity
83% Humid
UV
4.5 Moderate
September best
Fair
Temp
15°C / 9°C
Feels Like
13°C / 7°C
Rain
15days (101 mm) Wet
Sun
6.6h Fair
Humidity
84% Humid
UV
3.3 Moderate
October
Poor
Temp
12°C / 7°C
Feels Like
9°C / 4°C
Rain
17days (137 mm) Wet
Sun
4.6h Fair
Humidity
87% Very Muggy
UV
1.6 Low
November
Poor
Temp
8°C / 3°C
Feels Like
5°C / 0°C
Rain
15days (109 mm) Wet
Sun
3.4h Poor
Humidity
89% Very Muggy
UV
0.9 Low
Snow Days
2days
December
Poor
Temp
6°C / 2°C
Feels Like
3°C / -2°C
Rain
16days (131 mm) Wet
Sun
2.1h Poor
Humidity
91% Very Muggy
UV
0.5 Low
Snow Days
4days
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 6°C / 1°C 2°C / -3°C 15days (113 mm) Wet 2.8h Poor 90% Very Muggy 0.7 Low Poor View Details
February 7°C / 2°C 3°C / -3°C 17days (130 mm) Wet 4.6h Fair 86% Very Muggy 1.2 Low Poor View Details
March 8°C / 2°C 5°C / -2°C 15days (99 mm) Wet 6.3h Fair 83% Humid 2.5 Moderate Poor View Details
April 11°C / 3°C 7°C / 0°C 11days (60 mm) Wet 8.7h Good 78% Humid 3.8 Moderate Poor View Details
May best 15°C / 7°C 12°C / 4°C 13days (72 mm) Wet 10h Excellent 77% Humid 5 Moderate Fair View Details
June best 17°C / 10°C 15°C / 8°C 16days (91 mm) Wet 9.9h Good 79% Humid 5.3 High Fair View Details
July best 18°C / 11°C 16°C / 10°C 16days (94 mm) Wet 9.2h Good 81% Humid 4.9 Moderate Fair View Details
August best 17°C / 11°C 16°C / 10°C 18days (111 mm) Wet 8.5h Good 83% Humid 4.5 Moderate Wet View Details
September best 15°C / 9°C 13°C / 7°C 15days (101 mm) Wet 6.6h Fair 84% Humid 3.3 Moderate Fair View Details
October 12°C / 7°C 9°C / 4°C 17days (137 mm) Wet 4.6h Fair 87% Very Muggy 1.6 Low Poor View Details
November 8°C / 3°C 5°C / 0°C 15days (109 mm) Wet 3.4h Poor 89% Very Muggy 0.9 Low Poor View Details
December 6°C / 2°C 3°C / -2°C 16days (131 mm) Wet 2.1h Poor 91% Very Muggy 0.5 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 Stepps, with average highs of 15°C (58°F) and around 13 rainy days. Stepps, United Kingdom in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 14.6°C (58°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Ra
Stepps typically sees around 13 rainy days in May with 72 mm (2.8 in) of total rainfall. Pack a waterproof jacket.
Nights in Stepps during May are cool at around 7°C (44°F). Bring a jacket or sweater for evenings.
With highs of 15°C (58°F) and lows of 7°C (44°F) in May, we recommend: Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
Yes, May offers some of the best weather conditions in Stepps with comfortable temperatures and lower chances of rain.
The average UV index in Stepps during May is 5 (moderate). Sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended during midday hours.
Stepps gets approximately 16 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 10 hours of sunshine.
Snow is uncommon in Stepps during May based on 10-year climate averages.

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