Reading weather in May
Long-run climate averages for Reading, England in May, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.
In May, Reading averages 17°C by day and 9°C at night. The wettest month is usually September.
May in Reading averages a daytime high of 17°C and an overnight low of 9°C, which reads as mild for this part of the world. Across the whole year Reading sees roughly 917 mm of precipitation.
Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Reading forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.
Reading weather by month
what to expect in Reading through the yearHere is Reading's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Reading by season.
Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Reading, scoring 90/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the Met Office at 85. See the full UK accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.
Common questions
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Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .