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Castlereagh weather in May (Down County, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Castlereagh in May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

During May, Castlereagh usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 14°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Castlereagh 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 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 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 Castlereagh climate page with graphs.

 

Castlereagh, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 9°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 77 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 89% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 184 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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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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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