Durham weather in May (Durham, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Durham during May? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Durham includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 16°C, cooling down at night to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Durham in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. You can typically expect 16 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 192 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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 and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Durham, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 192 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Sunderland, the United Kingdom (19 KM, 12 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Durham.

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