Newcastle Weather in May

The climate in Newcastle during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

May is in the spring in Newcastle and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average May is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Newcastle with around 65mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 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 Newcastle in May 2024.