North Shields Weather in May

What's the weather like in North Shields (England) in May 2024?

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

May is in the spring in North Shields and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

North Shields weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 13.3°C 55.9°F
Nightly temperature 6.3°C 43.3°F
Average temperature 9.8°C 49.6°F
Daily sunshine 6.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 50 mm 2 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 9.1°C 48.3°F
Humidity 82%
Windspeed 18.4kph 11 mph

On average May is the 6th driest month of the year in North Shields with around 50mm 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in North Shields

North Shields average temperature in May

May rainfall

North Shields average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

North Shields 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 North Shields in May 2024.

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North Shields weather stats

North Shields weather statistics
Hottest month: August 18°C 64.4°F
Driest month: February 38mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: May 6.1hrs
Coldest month: January 6.1°C 43°F
Wettest month: August 67mm 2.6ins
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