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Westgate weather in May (Durham, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Westgate usually fare in May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

May in Westgate generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 14°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 6°C.

Precipitation

Westgate in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 183 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 Westgate climate page with graphs.

 

Westgate, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 74 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
SunshineSunshine 183 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom (42 KM, 26 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
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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