The climate in Chester-le-Street during May can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.
May is in the spring in Chester-le-Street and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 13.7°C 56.7°F |
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Nightly temperature | 6.1°C 43°F |
Average temperature | 9.9°C 49.8°F |
Daily sunshine | 6 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 51 mm 2 ins |
Rainy days | 15 days |
Sea temperature | 9.2°C 48.5°F |
Humidity | 81% |
Windspeed | 18.4kph 11 mph |
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Chester-le-Street with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 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 Chester-le-Street in May 2025.
Hottest month: | July | 18.4°C 65.1°F |
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Driest month: | February | 38mm 1.5ins |
Sunniest month: | May | 6hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 6°C 42.8°F |
Wettest month: | August | 66mm 2.6ins |