Buxton in May
6.1out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 14°C. Frequent rain: about 14 rainy days.
14°CAvg high
7°CAvg low
14Rainy days (74 mm)
15:37 hDaylight
05:15Sunrise · 20:52 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 14°C
- Frequent rain: about 14 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.3 days)
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±4.3 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C | 1°C | 80 mm | 14 | – | – | 4.5 |
| February | 6°C | 1°C | 71 mm | 13 | – | – | 4.8 |
| March | 9°C | 2°C | 71 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.1 |
| April | 11°C | 4°C | 72 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.6 |
| May | 14°C | 7°C | 74 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.1 |
| June | 17°C | 9°C | 90 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.3 |
| July | 19°C | 11°C | 91 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.5 |
| August | 18°C | 11°C | 91 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.4 |
| September | 16°C | 9°C | 75 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.5 |
| October | 12°C | 7°C | 85 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.7 |
| November | 9°C | 4°C | 80 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.0 |
| December | 6°C | 2°C | 88 mm | 15 | – | – | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Buxton in May?
Daytime highs average 14°C and nights about 7°C.
When is the best time to visit Buxton?
The best months are July, September, August, June.