Derry (Londonderry) in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Derry (Londonderry) in may 2025
The weather in Derry (Londonderry) in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
47°F
Cloudy
34% of time
23%
17%
16%
Weather at 12pm
56°F
Cloudy
46% of time
19%
16%
15%
Weather at 6pm
54°F
Cloudy
38% of time
22%
21%
14%
Weather at 3am
45°F
28%
18%
16%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Derry (Londonderry) in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Derry (Londonderry) in may.
The climate of Derry (Londonderry) in may is tolerable
In may in Derry (Londonderry), the climate is wet (with 2.2in of precipitation over 3 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in april there is an average of 1.6in of rainfall over 2 days.
The climate is fairly fresh in this city the month of may, but it is livable when dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 58°F. The seasonal minimum is 47°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Derry (Londonderry) is 52°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Derry (Londonderry) in may with a maximum record of 74°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 31°F in 2021. You can plan to have about 4 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 13% of the month.
On this month of may, day length in Derry (Londonderry) is generally 16:10. Sunrise is at 04:21 and sunset is at 20:31.
With a bad climate, the month of may is not the best time to go in this city.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Derry (Londonderry) in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 74°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 31°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 53°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 21km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (9%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.6in (2019) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 91% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.38km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 62% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:21 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:31 | ||||
| Length of day | 16:10 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Derry (Londonderry) in may 2024:
47°F to 59°F
49°F to 63°F
50°F to 61°F
52°F to 54°F
50°F to 58°F
49°F to 54°F
47°F to 58°F
50°F to 59°F
50°F to 61°F
52°F to 68°F
50°F to 70°F
56°F to 63°F
52°F to 61°F
50°F to 58°F
54°F to 61°F
52°F to 63°F
52°F to 65°F
52°F to 59°F
49°F to 63°F
52°F to 67°F
52°F to 59°F
52°F to 56°F
49°F to 54°F
49°F to 52°F
50°F to 59°F
50°F to 56°F
47°F to 61°F
49°F to 59°F
50°F to 61°F
52°F to 56°F
50°F to 61°F
Map: other cities in Northern Ireland in may
Cities near Derry (Londonderry):
| Strabane in may | tolerable weather |
| Limavady in may | tolerable weather |
| Castlerock in may | tolerable weather |
| Portstewart in may | tolerable weather |
| Coleraine in may | tolerable weather |
| Omagh in may | tolerable weather |
| Maghera in may | tolerable weather |
| Portrush in may | tolerable weather |
| Ballymoney in may | tolerable weather |
| Magherafelt in may | tolerable weather |
| Cookstown in may | tolerable weather |
| Dromore in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Derry (Londonderry) in may:
Weather data for Derry (Londonderry) for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Derry (Londonderry). There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Derry (Londonderry) can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Derry (Londonderry).