Antrim weather in May (Antrim County, United Kingdom)

Thinking of visiting Antrim in May? Check the weather first! Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Antrim tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 16°C. At night, it falls to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Antrim in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 184 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Antrim climate page with graphs.

 

Antrim, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Water Temperature 9°C *  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 184 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 39% *  

Data from: Belfast, Ireland (6 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 9°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Antrim.

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