Weather in May in Tyne and Wear
Are you planning a trip a to Tyne and Wear in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Tyne and Wear in May?
Tyne and Wear is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Tyne and Wear generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C and nighttime temperatures around 7°C in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tynemouth with an average of 52 mm to moderate rainfall in Wylam with 63 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 183 hours of sunlight expected in Newcastle upon Tyne. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a closer look at May's conditions in Tyne and Wear, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Tyne and Wear's yearly weather, check out our Tyne and Wear climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Tyne and Wear?
Newcastle upon Tyne
In May Newcastle upon Tyne 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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South Shields
In May South Shields 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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Whitley Bay
In May Whitley Bay 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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Gateshead
In May Gateshead 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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Tynemouth
In May Tynemouth 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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Tyne and Wear, in the United Kingdom.
Is May the best time to visit Tyne and Wear?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Tyne and Wear with overall tolerable weather in Newcastle upon Tyne. 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 Newcastle upon Tyne. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.
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