Down County Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Down County, the United Kingdom in May.

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Planning a getaway to Down County, the United Kingdom 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 to Expect in Down County in May

Down County, the United Kingdom 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 (55°F) in Bangor to 16°C (61°F) in Moira. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Moira and 9°C (48°F) in Bangor.

To explore the conditions in Down County, the United Kingdom 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 (2.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Hillsborough with 77 mm (3 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Bangor as an example - it receives around 184 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Down County by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Down County — and find the best time to visit. (based on Bangor)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March10°C (50°F) April11°C (52°F) May13°C (55°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August17°C (63°F) September16°C (61°F) October14°C (57°F) November12°C (54°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Down County in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Down County.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Down County

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Down County, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Down County (May)

Precipitation variation in Down County (May)

Bangor

In May Bangor generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
154 hours
184 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Bangor →

Newcastle

In May Newcastle generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
154 hours
184 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
75 mm (3 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Newcastle →

Rostrevor

In May Rostrevor generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
154 hours
184 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Rostrevor →

Hillsborough

In May Hillsborough generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
154 hours
184 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
77 mm (3 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Hillsborough →

Warrenpoint

In May Warrenpoint generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
154 hours
184 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
75 mm (3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Warrenpoint →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Down County in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bangor 13°C (55°F) 9°C (48°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Newcastle 14°C (57°F) 9°C (48°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Rostrevor 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Hillsborough 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Warrenpoint 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Annalong 14°C (57°F) 9°C (48°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)

Down County weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Down County, the United Kingdom in May?

Expect unpleasant weather across Down County, the United Kingdom in May. The popular destination of Bangor averages 13°C (55°F) by day and 9°C (48°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Down County, the United Kingdom in May?

In Bangor, the average daytime high in May is 13°C (55°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 9°C (48°F).

Does Down County, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Bangor averages just 77 mm (3 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Down County, the United Kingdom.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Down County, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Down County, the United Kingdom 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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