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Shotley Bridge weather in May (Durham, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Shotley Bridge this May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

May in Shotley Bridge generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 15°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Shotley Bridge in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 16 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 183 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Shotley Bridge, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 65 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
SunshineSunshine 183 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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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