Melton Weather in May (1981–2025)

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May at a Glance in Melton

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
15.2°C
Avg Low
❄️
6.1°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
10.6°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
50 mm
Avg Humidity
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81%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.6 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
2.4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-2.7°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Melton May Weather Overview

May is one of the cooler months of the year in Melton, with average highs near 15.2°C and lows around 6.1°C (mean 10.6°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 50 mm of rainfall and 81% relative humidity across the period.

Melton May Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

May is one of the cooler months of the year in Melton. Across 45 years of records, the warmest May in Melton was 2007 — when the month averaged 12.3°C — while the coldest was 2020 at 9.1°C. Typical May days reach 15.2°C with nights near 6.1°C. The long-term May temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp10.3°C→10.8°C+0.5°C
Max Temp14.9°C→15.8°C+0.9°C
Min Temp5.7°C→5.9°C+0.2°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Min Temp0°C/decade →

Distribution of Avg Temp

9.0°C–10.0°C8 yr (18%)
10.0°C–11.0°C21 yr (47%)
11.0°C–12.0°C14 yr (31%)
12.0°C–13.0°C2 yr (4%)

Melton May Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

May is about average for rainfall in Melton, averaging 50 mm of rainfall. The wettest May on record was 1988 with 102 mm, while the driest was 2025 at 12 mm.

Melton May Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Melton during May averages 81%. The most humid May was 1989 at 89%, and the least humid was 2025 at 74%.

Melton May Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

May receives about 2.4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Melton. The sunniest May was 2025 at 2.9 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1988 at 2.

Melton May Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Melton during May is 2.6 m/s. The windiest Mays were 1994 and 2016 at 3.6 m/s, while the calmest was 1991 at 1.9 m/s.

What May Feels Like in Melton

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Cold
Morning
🌞
Cool
Afternoon
🌆
Cold
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How May Ranks in Melton

🥶5th coolest month of the year
🌵5th driest month of the year
☀️10th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

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Melton May Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp10.6°C10.4°C10.9°C10.8°C10.5°C-0.1°C
Avg High15.0°C15.0°C15.5°C15.2°C15.3°C+0.3°C
Avg Low6.1°C5.9°C6.2°C6.3°C5.7°C-0.4°C
Avg Rain74 mm46 mm41 mm51 mm32 mm-41 mm

Extreme May Records in Melton

🔥Warmest May25.2°C1988
🧊Coldest May-0.5°C1997
🌧️Wettest May102 mm1988
🏜️Driest May12 mm2025
🌬️Windiest May3.6 m/s1994

Key Insights for May

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May temperatures in Melton have risen by about 0.5°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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May has ranged from a record low of -0.5°C (1997) to a record high of 25.2°C (1988).

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Rainfall in May is about average for rainfall, averaging 50 mm, with a wettest year of 102 mm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Melton?

A good time to visit Melton

May is a good time to visit Melton, with days averaging 15.2°C and nights around 6.1°C (mean 10.6°C, cooler than Melton's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. February and January are marginally more temperate, but May still suits most travellers.

See Melton's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Melton Weather in May — In Depth

☀️ May climate overview

May is one of the cooler months of the year in Melton, with average highs near 15.2°C and lows around 6.1°C (mean 10.6°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 50 mm of rainfall and 81% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in May

May averages 50 mm of rainfall in Melton, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest May on record saw 102 mm (1988), and the driest just 12 mm (2025). Humidity sits around 81% and average wind speed is 2.6 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2.4 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How May has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average May temperatures have risen by about 0.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 14.9°C to 15.8°C and overnight lows from 5.7°C to 5.9°C over the same span.
May Weather in Melton, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202517.2°C11.7°C6.2°C22.7°C0.7°C12 mm74%2.5 m/s2.9
202416.6°C11.4°C6.1°C20.7°C1.8°C34 mm81%2 m/s2.6
202314.3°C9.8°C5.4°C19.5°C2.3°C35 mm82%2.7 m/s2.3
202215.1°C10.6°C6.0°C19.6°C2.6°C26 mm84%2.3 m/s2.2
202115.6°C10.6°C5.6°C22.5°C0.4°C52 mm78%2.7 m/s2.5
2020 ❄️13.0°C9.1°C5.1°C17.3°C1.2°C35 mm86%3 m/s2.5
201915.6°C11.1°C6.5°C20.6°C3.2°C66 mm80%3.1 m/s2.3
201815.5°C11.1°C6.7°C24.1°C2.8°C50 mm78%3.1 m/s2.2
201714.9°C10.4°C5.8°C18.9°C1.4°C25 mm82%2.4 m/s2.4
201616.0°C11.4°C6.9°C23.3°C-0.3°C55 mm77%3.6 m/s2.3
201514.7°C10.4°C6.0°C20.5°C2.6°C57 mm82%3.3 m/s2.4
201416.4°C11.8°C7.2°C21.3°C0.6°C37 mm83%2.6 m/s2.3
201315.7°C11.1°C6.4°C24.4°C2.7°C46 mm78%2.8 m/s2.4
201214.4°C10.0°C5.5°C20.2°C1.5°C74 mm82%2.8 m/s2.3
201113.5°C9.4°C5.4°C19.2°C2.7°C50 mm85%2.4 m/s2.1
201015.6°C11.1°C6.6°C19.7°C0.9°C48 mm83%2.3 m/s2.4
200915.9°C11.1°C6.4°C19.5°C4.2°C22 mm82%2.3 m/s2.4
200815.1°C10.2°C5.3°C19.6°C2.5°C39 mm82%2 m/s2.3
2007 🔥16.6°C12.3°C8.0°C21.0°C4.4°C81 mm80%3.4 m/s2.4
200614.1°C9.7°C5.3°C19.2°C2.1°C41 mm85%2.5 m/s2.3
200516.9°C11.7°C6.5°C22.2°C3.1°C12 mm74%2.4 m/s2.7
200414.7°C9.8°C5.0°C19.4°C1.6°C37 mm82%2.8 m/s2.4
200316.7°C11.6°C6.4°C23.2°C2.3°C33 mm78%2.1 m/s2.6
200216.5°C11.8°C7.1°C25.0°C3.6°C37 mm77%2.3 m/s2.5
200114.5°C10.5°C6.5°C20.1°C4.2°C19 mm85%2 m/s2.3
200013.9°C9.8°C5.7°C19.4°C1.7°C85 mm84%3 m/s2.2
199916.0°C11.0°C6.0°C21.8°C0.0°C65 mm75%3 m/s2.3
199815.2°C10.6°C6.1°C21.1°C0.0°C26 mm82%2.5 m/s2.3
199714.5°C10.4°C6.2°C23.9°C-0.5°C72 mm83%2.5 m/s2.1
199615.1°C10.2°C5.3°C22.3°C1.4°C31 mm84%2.2 m/s2.2
199513.4°C9.7°C6.0°C18.9°C2.3°C61 mm87%2.4 m/s2.3
199414.5°C10.1°C5.7°C21.2°C1.7°C48 mm78%3.6 m/s2.3
199315.6°C10.8°C6.1°C23.2°C2.7°C37 mm80%2.4 m/s2.4
199214.2°C10.1°C6.0°C20.1°C1.3°C86 mm85%2.3 m/s2.3
199115.7°C10.9°C6.1°C20.8°C2.5°C15 mm81%1.9 m/s2.5
199015.3°C10.6°C5.8°C22.5°C2.2°C19 mm80%2.7 m/s2.5
198914.9°C11.1°C7.2°C19.5°C2.0°C74 mm89%2.4 m/s2.3
1988 🌧️16.2°C12.2°C8.1°C25.2°C2.9°C102 mm85%2.2 m/s2
198714.4°C10.1°C5.8°C20.2°C-0.3°C98 mm84%2.9 m/s2.1
198614.5°C10.1°C5.7°C19.2°C2.3°C78 mm85%2.3 m/s2.3
198515.3°C10.7°C6.2°C23.6°C1.3°C56 mm80%2.4 m/s2.5
198415.4°C10.3°C5.2°C21.3°C2.0°C25 mm79%2.3 m/s2.6
198314.3°C10.3°C6.4°C18.0°C1.0°C100 mm88%2.6 m/s—
198214.7°C9.8°C4.9°C20.1°C1.9°C42 mm76%3 m/s—
198115.0°C10.4°C5.7°C23.0°C0.6°C87 mm80%2.6 m/s—

Actual recorded May data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Melton May Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Melton in May?▼

The average high in May is around 15.2°C with lows near 6.1°C (mean 10.6°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Melton in May?▼

May averages 50 mm of rainfall in Melton, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 102 mm in 1988.

What was the hottest May on record in Melton?▼

The hottest May reached 25.2°C in 1988. The coldest dipped to -0.5°C in 1997.

Has May in Melton gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average May temperatures have risen by about 0.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 14.9°C to 15.8°C and overnight lows from 5.7°C to 5.9°C over the same span.

Is May a good time to visit Melton?▼

May is one of the cooler months of the year in Melton and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 15.2°C daytime highs and 6.1°C at night.

Is May the coldest month in Melton?▼

Not quite — May is the 5th coolest month in Melton, averaging 10.6°C.

What should I pack for Melton in May?▼

For May in Melton, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 15.2°C and lows of 6.1°C.

Is Melton humid in May?▼

Relative humidity in May averages 81% — quite humid.

How windy is Melton in May?▼

Average wind speed in May is 2.6 m/s. The windiest May on record averaged 3.6 m/s (1994).

Which May had the most rainfall in Melton?▼

The wettest May on record was 1988 with 102 mm. On average, May sees 50 mm.

Where does this May weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Melton behaves each May, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for May specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.