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May is a fair month in Hexham

Climate Overview

Hexham, United Kingdom in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 15.1°C (59°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls on about 12 days this month.

This month falls at the end of Spring.

Daily highs in May gradually rise from around 13°C (55°F) at the start to 17°C (62°F) by month's end.

Rainfall is heaviest during the last third of the month, while the middle tends to be drier.

Expect around 9.8h of sunshine at the start of May, increasing to 10.9h by the end.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 31th, averaging 16.7°C (62°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 4°C warmer with 1 more rainy days. Temperatures will rise further into June.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
15°C / 7°C
Feels Like
13°C / 5°C
Rain
12 days · 57 mm
Sunshine
10.7h / day
Humidity
79% — Humid
Wind
18 km/h
Wind Direction
W (269°)
Gusts
39 km/h
Daylight
16.2 h
Cloud Cover
69%
Clear Sky Days
1.4
UV Index
5.2 — High
Dew Point
8°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

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Daily Precipitation

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Daily Sunshine

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Daily Wind Speed

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Sun Position
Sunrise 05:03
Daylight 16.1h
Sunset 21:10

What to Expect

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

Rain usually comes in shorter passing showers rather than all-day rain.

1 of the last 5 yearly records were warmer than this month's long-run average.

Compare Months

January
Poor
Temp
6°C / 2°C
Feels Like
2°C / -2°C
Rain
12days (71 mm) Wet
Sun
3.2h Poor
Humidity
89% Very Muggy
UV
0.8 Low
Snow Days
5days
February
Poor
Temp
7°C / 2°C
Feels Like
3°C / -2°C
Rain
13days (72 mm) Wet
Sun
4.9h Fair
Humidity
85% Humid
UV
1.4 Low
Snow Days
6days
March
Poor
Temp
9°C / 3°C
Feels Like
5°C / -1°C
Rain
14days (65 mm) Wet
Sun
6.7h Fair
Humidity
83% Humid
UV
2.8 Moderate
Snow Days
3days
April
Fair
Temp
11°C / 4°C
Feels Like
8°C / 0°C
Rain
11days (50 mm) Wet
Sun
9.3h Good
Humidity
79% Humid
UV
4.1 Moderate
Snow Days
1days
May best
Fair
Temp
15°C / 7°C
Feels Like
13°C / 5°C
Rain
12days (57 mm) Wet
Sun
10.7h Excellent
Humidity
79% Humid
UV
5.2 High
June best
Good
Temp
18°C / 11°C
Feels Like
16°C / 9°C
Rain
13days (73 mm) Wet
Sun
10.8h Excellent
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
5.8 High
July best
Good
Temp
19°C / 12°C
Feels Like
18°C / 11°C
Rain
16days (90 mm) Wet
Sun
10.1h Excellent
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
5 Moderate
August best
Good
Temp
19°C / 12°C
Feels Like
17°C / 11°C
Rain
14days (74 mm) Wet
Sun
9.3h Good
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
4.7 Moderate
September best
Good
Temp
16°C / 10°C
Feels Like
15°C / 8°C
Rain
13days (70 mm) Wet
Sun
7.3h Good
Humidity
84% Humid
UV
3.4 Moderate
October
Fair
Temp
13°C / 8°C
Feels Like
10°C / 5°C
Rain
15days (87 mm) Wet
Sun
5h Fair
Humidity
86% Very Muggy
UV
2 Low
November
Poor
Temp
9°C / 4°C
Feels Like
6°C / 1°C
Rain
13days (68 mm) Wet
Sun
3.6h Poor
Humidity
89% Very Muggy
UV
1 Low
Snow Days
2days
December
Poor
Temp
7°C / 3°C
Feels Like
4°C / -1°C
Rain
13days (74 mm) Wet
Sun
2.3h Poor
Humidity
91% Very Muggy
UV
0.6 Low
Snow Days
3days
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 6°C / 2°C 2°C / -2°C 12days (71 mm) Wet 3.2h Poor 89% Very Muggy 0.8 Low Poor View Details
February 7°C / 2°C 3°C / -2°C 13days (72 mm) Wet 4.9h Fair 85% Humid 1.4 Low Poor View Details
March 9°C / 3°C 5°C / -1°C 14days (65 mm) Wet 6.7h Fair 83% Humid 2.8 Moderate Poor View Details
April 11°C / 4°C 8°C / 0°C 11days (50 mm) Wet 9.3h Good 79% Humid 4.1 Moderate Fair View Details
May best 15°C / 7°C 13°C / 5°C 12days (57 mm) Wet 10.7h Excellent 79% Humid 5.2 High Fair View Details
June best 18°C / 11°C 16°C / 9°C 13days (73 mm) Wet 10.8h Excellent 78% Humid 5.8 High Good View Details
July best 19°C / 12°C 18°C / 11°C 16days (90 mm) Wet 10.1h Excellent 80% Humid 5 Moderate Good View Details
August best 19°C / 12°C 17°C / 11°C 14days (74 mm) Wet 9.3h Good 81% Humid 4.7 Moderate Good View Details
September best 16°C / 10°C 15°C / 8°C 13days (70 mm) Wet 7.3h Good 84% Humid 3.4 Moderate Good View Details
October 13°C / 8°C 10°C / 5°C 15days (87 mm) Wet 5h Fair 86% Very Muggy 2 Low Fair View Details
November 9°C / 4°C 6°C / 1°C 13days (68 mm) Wet 3.6h Poor 89% Very Muggy 1 Low Poor View Details
December 7°C / 3°C 4°C / -1°C 13days (74 mm) Wet 2.3h Poor 91% Very Muggy 0.6 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 Hexham, with average highs of 15°C (59°F) and around 12 rainy days. Hexham, United Kingdom in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 15.1°C (59°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Ra
Hexham typically sees around 12 rainy days in May with 57 mm (2.2 in) of total rainfall. Pack a waterproof jacket.
Nights in Hexham during May are cool at around 7°C (45°F). Bring a jacket or sweater for evenings.
With highs of 15°C (59°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F) in May, we recommend: Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
Yes, May offers some of the best weather conditions in Hexham with comfortable temperatures and lower chances of rain.
The average UV index in Hexham during May is 5 (moderate). Sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended during midday hours.
Hexham gets approximately 16 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 11 hours of sunshine.
Snow is uncommon in Hexham during May based on 10-year climate averages.

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