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Bishop Auckland weather in May (Durham, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does May bring to Bishop Auckland? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Bishop Auckland typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 15°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 7°C.

Precipitation

Bishop Auckland in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 16 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 182 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bishop Auckland, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 61 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
SunshineSunshine 182 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Middlesbrough, the United Kingdom (30 KM, 18 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
10/10

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