Hillsborough weather in May (Down County, United Kingdom)

Is May a good time to explore Hillsborough weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Hillsborough includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 15°C. At night, it falls to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Hillsborough in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 184 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hillsborough, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 9°C *  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 184 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 39% *  

Data from: Belfast, Ireland (22 KM, 14 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. 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

Interested in more climate information?

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

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