Whitley Bay weather in May (Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom)

Planning a trip to Whitley Bay in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Whitley Bay generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 15°C. But by evening, they drop to around 8°C.

Whitley Bay in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days of rainfall is expected.

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

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 and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Whitley Bay, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 52 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 183 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

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

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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 Whitley Bay in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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