Portrush Weather in May

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

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

May is in the spring in Portrush 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 (42°F) is normal.

Portrush weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 13.4°C 56.1°F
Nightly temperature 5.8°C 42.4°F
Average temperature 9.6°C 49.3°F
Daily sunshine 6.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 66 mm 2.6 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 10°C 50°F
Humidity 84%
Windspeed 20.9kph 13 mph

On average May is the 2nd driest month of the year in Portrush with around 66mm 2.6 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Portrush

Portrush average temperature in May

May rainfall

Portrush average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Portrush 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 Portrush in May 2024.

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Portrush weather stats

Portrush weather statistics
Hottest month: July 16.9°C 62.4°F
Driest month: April 65mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: May 6.3hrs
Coldest month: January 6.6°C 43.9°F
Wettest month: October 124mm 4.9ins
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