Newcastle upon Tyne weather in May (Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom)

Planning a trip to Newcastle upon Tyne in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Newcastle upon Tyne generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 16°C. But by evening, they drop to around 7°C.

Newcastle upon Tyne in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 15 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 183 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 Newcastle upon Tyne climate page with graphs.

 

Newcastle upon Tyne, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 183 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in May and which places have the best weather 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 Newcastle upon Tyne in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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