Ballydrain weather in May (Down County, United Kingdom)

Is May a good time to explore Ballydrain weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of May in Ballydrain typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 14°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Ballydrain in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 16 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 184 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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

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

 

Ballydrain, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Sunshine 184 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 39% *  

* Data from: Belfast, Ireland (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

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Weather conditions Weather

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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

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