Rothbury weather in May (Northumberland, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Rothbury this May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

May in Rothbury generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 15°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 7°C.

Precipitation

Rothbury in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 183 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rothbury climate page with graphs.

 

Rothbury, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 183 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom (41 KM, 26 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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