Ballymena weather in May (Antrim County, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Ballymena this May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of May in Ballymena typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 15°C. But by evening, they drop to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Ballymena in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. You can typically expect 17 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 184 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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 and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ballymena, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 9°C *  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 184 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 39% *  

Data from: Belfast, Ireland (24 KM, 15 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

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