Weather in May in Antrim County
Planning a getaway to Antrim County this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Antrim County in May?
Antrim County is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Antrim County generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 12°C in Ballintoy to 16°C in Aghalee. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Aghalee and 9°C in Ballintoy.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ballintoy with an average of 73 mm to moderate rainfall in Ballymoney with 83 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 184 hours of sunlight expected in Belfast. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a closer look at May's conditions in Antrim County, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Antrim County's yearly weather, check out our Antrim County climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Antrim County?
Belfast
In May Belfast generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Portrush
In May Portrush generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Bushmills
In May Bushmills generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Cushendall
In May Cushendall generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Ballycastle
In May Ballycastle generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Antrim County?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Antrim County with overall tolerable weather in Belfast. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, July and August provide pleasant weather in Belfast. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.
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