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Belfast Weather in May

May is one of the perfect months to visit Belfast, with daytime temperatures of 20°C (68°F) and lows of 6°C (43°F) at night. Some rainfall is typical for this time of year.

Rainfall in Belfast in May

Typically, about 3 days will experience rainfall, with an average of 16 mm (0.6 in) for the month. When rain does fall, showers tend to be light and brief. Most days will be dry.

Temperature in Belfast in May

Weather in Belfast is at its perfect in May. Highs reach 20°C (68°F), while nights settle around 6°C (43°F). Conditions are often most pleasant around the middle of the day. Nights fall to 6°C (43°F), which is cold enough to feel it indoors too. A good thick duvet makes all the difference for a comfortable night's sleep.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances for Belfast.

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Belfast Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C (43°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C (68°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 10%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 16 mm (0.6 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  

Best Places in South Africa in May

Find out more about the weather in South Africa and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of South Africa in May →

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Belfast in May

Pleasant temperatures in May mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. With minimal rainfall expected, you can leave the rain gear at home.

What To Do in Belfast in May

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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