The climate in Belfast during May can be summarized as mild and dry.
May is in the fall / autumn in Belfast and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 18.6°C 65.5°F |
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Nightly temperature | 4.8°C 40.6°F |
Average temperature | 11.7°C 53.1°F |
Daily sunshine | 9.2 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 15 mm 0.6 ins |
Rainy days | 3 days |
Sea temperature | 23.6°C 74.6°F |
Humidity | 60% |
Windspeed | 6.8kph 4 mph |
On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Belfast with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
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 Belfast in May 2025.
Hottest month: | January | 23.5°C 74.3°F |
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Driest month: | July | 5mm 0.2ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 9.8hrs |
Coldest month: | June | 15.7°C 60.3°F |
Wettest month: | January | 162mm 6.4ins |