Antrim Weather in May

What's the weather like in Antrim (N Ireland) in May 2024?

The climate in Antrim during May can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

May is in the spring in Antrim and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

Antrim weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 14.2°C 57.5°F
Nightly temperature 5.7°C 42.2°F
Average temperature 9.9°C 49.8°F
Daily sunshine 6.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 63 mm 2.5 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 10.2°C 50.3°F
Humidity 83%
Windspeed 18.4kph 11 mph

On average May is the 2nd driest month of the year in Antrim with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Antrim

Antrim average temperature in May

May rainfall

Antrim average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Antrim average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Antrim in May 2024.

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Antrim weather stats

Antrim weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17.9°C 64.2°F
Driest month: April 57mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: May 6.4hrs
Coldest month: January 6.3°C 43.3°F
Wettest month: October 96mm 3.8ins
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