Londonderry County Weather in May

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

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Londonderry Portstewart Coleraine Dungiven

Are you planning a trip a to Londonderry County, the United Kingdom in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Londonderry County in May

Londonderry County, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Londonderry County generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 13°C (55°F) in Portstewart to 15°C (59°F) in Londonderry. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Londonderry and 8°C (46°F) in Portstewart.

To explore the conditions in Londonderry County, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Portstewart with an average of 79 mm (3.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Londonderry with 90 mm (3.5 in).

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Londonderry sees around 203 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Londonderry County by month

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

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May15°C (59°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Londonderry County in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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tolerable
unpleasant
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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 Londonderry County

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

Temperature range in Londonderry County (May)

Precipitation variation in Londonderry County (May)

Londonderry

In May Londonderry generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°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)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
203 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Londonderry →

Portstewart

In May Portstewart generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°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
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
203 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Portstewart →

Coleraine

In May Coleraine generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°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
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
203 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Coleraine →

Dungiven

In May Dungiven generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°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)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
203 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Dungiven →

Limavady

In May Limavady generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°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
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
203 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Limavady →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Londonderry 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Portstewart 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Coleraine 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Dungiven 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Limavady 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Aghadowey 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)

Londonderry County weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Londonderry County, the United Kingdom typically experiences tolerable weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Londonderry average around 15°C (59°F), and temperatures drop to about 7°C (45°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Londonderry peak at roughly 15°C (59°F) in May, dropping to about 7°C (45°F) overnight.

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

May is on the drier side in Londonderry County, the United Kingdom. Londonderry averages only about 90 mm (3.5 in), with most days staying dry.

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

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Londonderry County, the United Kingdom with overall tolerable weather in Londonderry. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, May, July, August, September and October provide tolerable weather in Londonderry. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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