Durham weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Durham this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Durham in May?
Durham is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Durham generally has moderate temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C and nighttime temperatures around 7°C in Durham.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Seaham with an average of 53 mm to moderate rainfall in Holwick with 77 mm. Meanwhile, Durham enjoys close to 192 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Durham, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Durham's yearly weather, check out our Durham climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Durham?
Durham
In May Durham generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Darlington
In May Darlington generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Barnard Castle
In May Barnard Castle generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Stanley
In May Stanley generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Hartlepool
In May Hartlepool 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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Durham, in the United Kingdom.
Is May the best time to visit Durham?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Durham, May might be a good time to visit Durham. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Durham. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.
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