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May is a fair month in Ballypatrick

Climate Overview

Ballypatrick, United Kingdom in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 12.4°C (54°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls on about 13 days this month. Sea temperature stays cool at 11.6°C (53°F).

This month falls at the end of Spring.

Daily highs in May gradually rise from around 11°C (51°F) at the start to 14°C (56°F) by month's end.

May sees fairly even rainfall, totalling about 68 mm across the month.

Expect around 10.4h of sunshine at the start of May, increasing to 11.4h by the end.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 31th, averaging 14°C (57°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 3°C warmer with 0 fewer rainy days. Temperatures will rise further into June.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
12°C / 8°C
Feels Like
10°C / 5°C
Rain
13 days · 67 mm
Sunshine
11.1h / day
Humidity
80% — Very Humid
Wind
21 km/h
Wind Direction
SW (226°)
Gusts
40 km/h
Daylight
16.2 h
Cloud Cover
68%
Clear Sky Days
2.2
UV Index
5.3 — High
Sea Temperature
12°C
Dew Point
7°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

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Daily Sunshine

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Sun Position
Sunrise 05:18
Daylight 16.2h
Sunset 21:27

What to Expect

Keep afternoons flexible as tropical showers are common — they typically clear within an hour.

Wet weather can spread across much of the day, so it is best to keep outdoor plans flexible.

Recent yearly records for May have stayed close to the long-run average.

Compare Months

January
Poor
Temp
7°C / 4°C
Feels Like
3°C / -1°C
Rain
16days (75 mm) Wet
Sun
3.7h Poor
Humidity
82% Humid
UV
0.8 Low
Snow Days
3days
February
Poor
Temp
7°C / 4°C
Feels Like
3°C / -1°C
Rain
15days (82 mm) Wet
Sun
5.2h Fair
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
1.4 Low
Snow Days
3days
March
Poor
Temp
8°C / 4°C
Feels Like
4°C / 0°C
Rain
15days (73 mm) Wet
Sun
7.2h Good
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
2.7 Moderate
Snow Days
2days
April
Poor
Temp
9°C / 6°C
Feels Like
6°C / 2°C
Rain
13days (61 mm) Wet
Sun
9.4h Good
Humidity
79% Humid
UV
4 Moderate
Snow Days
1days
May
Fair
Temp
12°C / 8°C
Feels Like
10°C / 5°C
Rain
13days (67 mm) Wet
Sun
11.1h Excellent
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
5.3 High
June best
Good
Temp
15°C / 11°C
Feels Like
13°C / 8°C
Rain
17days (87 mm) Wet
Sun
10.7h Excellent
Humidity
82% Humid
UV
5.6 High
July best
Fair
Temp
16°C / 12°C
Feels Like
14°C / 10°C
Rain
17days (97 mm) Wet
Sun
10h Excellent
Humidity
84% Humid
UV
5.1 High
August best
Good
Temp
16°C / 12°C
Feels Like
15°C / 10°C
Rain
17days (103 mm) Wet
Sun
9.5h Good
Humidity
83% Humid
UV
4.7 Moderate
September best
Fair
Temp
15°C / 11°C
Feels Like
13°C / 9°C
Rain
16days (91 mm) Wet
Sun
7.4h Good
Humidity
82% Humid
UV
3.3 Moderate
October
Poor
Temp
12°C / 9°C
Feels Like
9°C / 6°C
Rain
16days (97 mm) Wet
Sun
5.3h Fair
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
1.8 Low
November
Poor
Temp
9°C / 7°C
Feels Like
6°C / 2°C
Rain
16days (90 mm) Wet
Sun
4h Fair
Humidity
82% Humid
UV
1 Low
December
Poor
Temp
8°C / 5°C
Feels Like
4°C / 1°C
Rain
16days (93 mm) Wet
Sun
2.7h Poor
Humidity
84% Humid
UV
0.5 Low
Snow Days
1days
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 7°C / 4°C 3°C / -1°C 16days (75 mm) Wet 3.7h Poor 82% Humid 0.8 Low Poor View Details
February 7°C / 4°C 3°C / -1°C 15days (82 mm) Wet 5.2h Fair 80% Humid 1.4 Low Poor View Details
March 8°C / 4°C 4°C / 0°C 15days (73 mm) Wet 7.2h Good 81% Humid 2.7 Moderate Poor View Details
April 9°C / 6°C 6°C / 2°C 13days (61 mm) Wet 9.4h Good 79% Humid 4 Moderate Poor View Details
May 12°C / 8°C 10°C / 5°C 13days (67 mm) Wet 11.1h Excellent 80% Humid 5.3 High Fair View Details
June best 15°C / 11°C 13°C / 8°C 17days (87 mm) Wet 10.7h Excellent 82% Humid 5.6 High Good View Details
July best 16°C / 12°C 14°C / 10°C 17days (97 mm) Wet 10h Excellent 84% Humid 5.1 High Fair View Details
August best 16°C / 12°C 15°C / 10°C 17days (103 mm) Wet 9.5h Good 83% Humid 4.7 Moderate Good View Details
September best 15°C / 11°C 13°C / 9°C 16days (91 mm) Wet 7.4h Good 82% Humid 3.3 Moderate Fair View Details
October 12°C / 9°C 9°C / 6°C 16days (97 mm) Wet 5.3h Fair 81% Humid 1.8 Low Poor View Details
November 9°C / 7°C 6°C / 2°C 16days (90 mm) Wet 4h Fair 82% Humid 1 Low Poor View Details
December 8°C / 5°C 4°C / 1°C 16days (93 mm) Wet 2.7h Poor 84% Humid 0.5 Low Poor View Details

What to Wear

Bundle up with a warm coat, scarf, and closed-toe shoes. Thermal layers underneath give flexibility between indoors and outdoors.

A waterproof jacket or compact umbrella is recommended for occasional showers.

Packing List

Layered clothingLight jacketUmbrellaWaterproof jacketComfortable walking shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

May is typically fair for visiting Ballypatrick, with average highs of 12°C (54°F) and around 13 rainy days. Ballypatrick, United Kingdom in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 12.4°C (54°F) and noticeably cooler mornin
Ballypatrick typically sees around 13 rainy days in May with 67 mm (2.6 in) of total rainfall. Pack a waterproof jacket.
Nights in Ballypatrick during May are cool at around 8°C (47°F). Bring a jacket or sweater for evenings.
With highs of 12°C (54°F) and lows of 8°C (47°F) in May, we recommend: Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
May is not the most favourable month weather-wise in Ballypatrick. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Ballypatrick during May is 5 (moderate). Sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended during midday hours.
Ballypatrick gets approximately 16 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 11 hours of sunshine.
Snow is uncommon in Ballypatrick during May based on 10-year climate averages.

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