Weather in May in Northumberland
Planning a getaway to Northumberland 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 Northumberland in May?
Northumberland is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Northumberland generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 13°C in Berwick-Upon-Tweed to 15°C in Matfen. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Matfen and 8°C in Berwick-Upon-Tweed.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Craster with an average of 53 mm to moderate rainfall in Knarsdale with 78 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Beadnell typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
Beadnell enjoys a balanced 183 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For a closer look at May's conditions in Northumberland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Northumberland's yearly weather, check out our Northumberland climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Northumberland?
Beadnell
In May Beadnell generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Seahouses
In May Seahouses generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Alnwick
In May Alnwick 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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Berwick-Upon-Tweed
In May Berwick-Upon-Tweed generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Wooler
In May Wooler generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Northumberland?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Northumberland due to the typically unpleasant weather in Beadnell.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Beadnell. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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