Tyne and Wear Weather in May

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

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Planning a trip to Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Tyne and Wear in May

Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom 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 (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Newcastle upon Tyne.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tynemouth with an average of 52 mm (2 in) to moderate rainfall in Wylam with 63 mm (2.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Newcastle upon Tyne gets approximately 183 hours of sunlight in May, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Tyne and Wear by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Tyne and Wear - and find the best time to visit. (based on Newcastle upon Tyne)

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March10°C (50°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August20°C (68°F) September18°C (64°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Tyne and Wear in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Tyne and Wear.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
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 Tyne and Wear

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Tyne and Wear (May)

Precipitation variation in Tyne and Wear (May)

Newcastle upon Tyne

In May Newcastle upon Tyne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
183 hours
162 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
very good
Climate in Newcastle upon Tyne →

South Shields

In May South Shields generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
154 hours
192 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
very good
Climate in South Shields →

Whitley Bay

In May Whitley Bay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
183 hours
162 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
52 mm (2 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
very good
Climate in Whitley Bay →

Gateshead

In May Gateshead generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
183 hours
162 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
very good
Climate in Gateshead →

Tynemouth

In May Tynemouth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
154 hours
192 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
very good
Climate in Tynemouth →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Tyne and Wear in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Newcastle upon Tyne 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
South Shields 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Whitley Bay 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Gateshead 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Tynemouth 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Heddon on the Wall 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)

Tyne and Wear weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom in May?

Expect good weather across Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom in May. The popular destination of Newcastle upon Tyne averages 16°C (61°F) by day and 7°C (45°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom in May?

Average temperatures in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom during May range from a nighttime low near 7°C (45°F) to a daytime high around 16°C (61°F) in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Does Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom during May, with Newcastle upon Tyne averaging close to 57 mm (2.2 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom with overall good 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 excellent weather in Newcastle upon Tyne. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be less favorable.

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