Belfast in May

8.3out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Mild: highs around 19°C. Very dry: about 2 rainy days.

19°CAvg high
6°CAvg low
2Rainy days (13 mm)
10:45 hDaylight
06:34Sunrise · 17:18 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 19°C
  • Very dry: about 2 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Comfortable walking shoes

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.5 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

24° 14° J 24° 13° F 23° 12° M 21° 9° A 19° 6° M 17° 3° J 17° 2° J 20° 5° A 23° 8° S 23° 10° O 23° 12° N 24° 13° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 24°C14°C140 mm 17– – 6.6
February 24°C13°C102 mm 13– – 7.3
March 23°C12°C97 mm 12– – 7.5
April 21°C9°C47 mm 7– – 8.1
May 19°C6°C13 mm 2– – 8.3
June 17°C3°C5 mm 1– – 8.1
July 17°C2°C6 mm 1– – 8.1
August 20°C5°C11 mm 2– – 8.5
September 23°C8°C22 mm 4– – 8.5
October 23°C10°C77 mm 12– – 7.5
November 23°C12°C122 mm 15– – 6.8
December 24°C13°C155 mm 18– – 6.3

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Belfast in May?

Daytime highs average 19°C and nights about 6°C.

When is the best time to visit Belfast?

The best months are August, September, May, April.