Weather in May in Down County
Planning a getaway to Down 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 Down County in May?
Down County is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Down County generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 13°C in Bangor to 16°C in Moira. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Moira and 9°C in Bangor.To explore the conditions in Down County in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Strangford with an average of 69 mm to moderate rainfall in Hillsborough with 77 mm.Average sunshine
Bangor enjoys a balanced 184 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For a more detailed look at Down County's conditions throughout the year, check out our Down County climate page.
Where to go in Down County in May
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Down County?
Bangor
In May Bangor 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.
Newcastle
In May Newcastle generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Rostrevor
In May Rostrevor 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.
Hillsborough
In May Hillsborough 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.
Warrenpoint
In May Warrenpoint generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Down County, in the United Kingdom.
Is May the best time to visit Down County?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Down County due to the typically unpleasant weather in Bangor.
Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide tolerable weather in Bangor. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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