Belfast weather in May 2024

Expect 57°F daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 6 hours of sunshine per day in Belfast in May. Check more long-term weather averages for Belfast in May before you book your next holiday to Northern Ireland in 2024/2025.

57
57°F max day temperature
6
6 hours of sunshine per day
16
16 days with some rainfall
43
43°F min night temperature
16
16 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
2.6
2.6 inches of monthly rainfall
5
5 (Moderate) UV index
48
48°F sea temperature

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The May weather guide for Northern Ireland (Belfast) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

Metric (°C) | Imperial (°F)

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How warm is it in Belfast in May?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 57°F in Belfast in May, falling to 43°F at night.

How sunny is it in Belfast in May?

There are normally 6 hours of bright sunshine each day in Belfast in May - that's 37% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around Belfast in May?

The average sea temperature around Belfast in May is 48°F.

Does it rain in Belfast in May?

There are usually 16 days with some rain in Belfast in May and the average monthly rainfall is 2.6 inches.

Belfast May sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Belfast in May 2024. Select a month to view Belfast sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.

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Date	Sunrise times	Sunset times
Wednesday, 1st May 2024	05:44	20:58
Thursday, 16th May 2024	05:16	21:26
Friday, 31st May 2024	04:55	21:48

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