Carrickfergus weather in May (Antrim County, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Carrickfergus as May approaches? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Carrickfergus generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 14°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 8°C.

Precipitation

Carrickfergus in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 16 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 184 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures August generally stands 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 Carrickfergus climate page with graphs.

 

Carrickfergus, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Sunshine 184 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 39% *  

Data from: Belfast, Ireland (27 KM, 16 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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