Lanehead weather in May (Durham, United Kingdom)

Is May a good time to explore Lanehead weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Lanehead typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 14°C. But by evening, they drop to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Lanehead in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Expect around 18 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 183 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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

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

 

Lanehead, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 183 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom (46 KM, 28 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

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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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