May Rainfall and Precipitation in Tyne and Wear

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom in May.

Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences in May precipitation ranging from a moderate 52 mm (2 in) in Tynemouth to a moderate 63 mm (2.5 in) in Wylam.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Tyne and Wear precipitation in May: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom receive in May?

In May, Newcastle upon Tyne typically receives modest rainfall, around 57 mm (2.2 in), making this a relatively dry month.

How many days does it rain in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom in May?

Rainfall in Newcastle upon Tyne typically falls on roughly 15 days days in May.

Is May part of the rainy season in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom?

May is generally a drier month for Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in May in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom?

Based on our records, Wylam receives the most rainfall in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom in May, averaging about 63 mm (2.5 in).

What is the driest city in May in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom?

Tynemouth is the driest city we have data for in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom in May, with monthly rainfall close to 52 mm (2 in).

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