Matfen weather in May (Northumberland, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Matfen as May approaches? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

During May, Matfen usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 15°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 7°C.

Precipitation

Matfen in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 16 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 183 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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 Matfen climate page with graphs.

 

Matfen, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 183 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom (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.

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

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