Armagh weather in May (Armagh County, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Armagh in May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Armagh typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 16°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Armagh in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 17 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 184 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Armagh, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Sunshine 184 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 39% *  

Data from: Belfast, Ireland (43 KM, 27 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.

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?

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