Ballycastle weather in May (Antrim County, United Kingdom)

What weather conditions can you expect in Ballycastle this May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Ballycastle includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 12°C. At night, it falls to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Ballycastle in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. This is the driest month of the year. Past climate data indicates that roughly 17 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

With about 184 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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

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

 

Ballycastle, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Sunshine 184 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 39% *  

Data from: Belfast, Ireland (61 KM, 38 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

6/10

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