Weather in May in Down County
Considering a trip to Down County this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
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.
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
The city Bangor usually sees around 184 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For specific regional insights in Down County for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Down County climate page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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