South Shields weather in May (Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom)

Interested in knowing the climate of South Shields in May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, May in South Shields includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 15°C, while nights can cool down to about 8°C.

Precipitation

South Shields in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 14 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 192 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

South Shields, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 52 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 192 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Sunderland, the United Kingdom (10 KM, 6 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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