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Weather in May in Tyne and Wear

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

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

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

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

Newcastle upon Tyne enjoys a balanced 183 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Tyne and Wear climate page.

Where to go in Tyne and Wear in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Tyne and Wear on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Tyne and Wear's climate page.

Popular destinations

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.

Newcastle upon Tyne
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
13°C 
5°C 
152 hours 
62 mm 
15 days 
16°C 
7°C 
183 hours 
57 mm 
15 days 
June   >> June
>>  
18°C 
10°C 
162 hours 
74 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Newcastle upon Tyne

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.

South Shields
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
13°C 
6°C 
154 hours 
57 mm 
15 days 
15°C 
8°C 
192 hours 
52 mm 
14 days 
June   >> June
>>  
18°C 
11°C 
182 hours 
68 mm 
13 days 
Climate in South Shields

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.

Whitley Bay
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
12°C 
6°C 
152 hours 
58 mm 
15 days 
15°C 
8°C 
183 hours 
52 mm 
15 days 
June   >> June
>>  
18°C 
11°C 
162 hours 
69 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Whitley Bay

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.

Gateshead
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
13°C 
5°C 
152 hours 
61 mm 
15 days 
16°C 
7°C 
183 hours 
57 mm 
15 days 
June   >> June
>>  
18°C 
10°C 
162 hours 
74 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Gateshead

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.

Tynemouth
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
12°C 
6°C 
154 hours 
57 mm 
15 days 
15°C 
8°C 
192 hours 
52 mm 
14 days 
June   >> June
>>  
18°C 
11°C 
182 hours 
68 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Tynemouth

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.

Interested in more climate information?

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