Londonderry weather in May (Londonderry County, United Kingdom)

How is May weather typically in Londonderry? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Londonderry includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 15°C. At night, they generally drop to 7°C.

Precipitation

Londonderry in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. This month experiences about 18 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

With approximately 203 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, July, August, September and October 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 Londonderry climate page with graphs.

 

Londonderry, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 203 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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