Bangor weather in May (Down County, United Kingdom)

What is the weather forecast for Bangor in May? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Bangor includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 13°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Bangor in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 16 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 184 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November 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 Bangor climate page with graphs.

 

Bangor, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Sunshine 184 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 39% *  

* Data from: Belfast, Ireland (35 KM, 21 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

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