Durham
May
Weather in Durham for May 2025
Your guide to Durham weather in May - trends and predictions
In general, the average temperature in Durham at the beginning of May is 12.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 18.4 °C by the end of May.
The climate of Durham in May is notably wet, with an average of 12 rainy days.
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19
Dry days
12
Rainy days
0
Snow days
16°/9°
Temperatures
16 km/h
Avg max wind
79 %
Avg humidity
Durham in May average weather
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| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  11° | 2  12° | 3  13° | 4 12° | |||
| 5  11° | 6  14° | 7  13° | 8  19° | 9 10° | 10 11° | 11 10° |
| 12 11° | 13 16° | 14 13° | 15 15° | 16 15° | 17 16° | 18 17° |
| 19 18° | 20  15° | 21 19° | 22 19° | 23 19° | 24 17° | 25 16° |
| 26 18° | 27 19° | 28 18° | 29 18° | 30 19° | 31 21° |
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Temperatures trend during May in Durham
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May weather day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Fog | 11° /6° | 0.1 mm | 3 | |
| 2 May | Cloudy | 12° /7° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 3 May | Partly cloudy | 13° /8° | 0.5 mm | 4 | |
| 4 May | Fog | 12° /8° | 0.9 mm | 3 | |
| 5 May | Light rain | 11° /8° | 3.3 mm | 3 | |
| 6 May | Sunny | 14° /7° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 7 May | Overcast | 13° /8° | 7.5 mm | 3 | |
| 8 May | Light rain shower | 19° /9° | 0.9 mm | 4 | |
| 9 May | Light drizzle | 10° /8° | 2.6 mm | 3 | |
| 10 May | Patchy rain possible | 11° /7° | 0.3 mm | 3 | |
| 11 May | Fog | 10° /5° | 0.5 mm | 3 | |
| 12 May | Patchy rain possible | 11° /7° | 0.7 mm | 3 | |
| 13 May | Light rain shower | 16° /9° | 15.1 mm | 4 | |
| 14 May | Light rain | 13° /10° | 26.2 mm | 3 | |
| 15 May | Patchy rain possible | 15° /9° | 0.1 mm | 4 | |
| 16 May | Patchy rain possible | 15° /10° | 0.1 mm | 4 | |
| 17 May | Patchy rain possible | 16° /10° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 18 May | Fog | 17° /11° | 0.2 mm | 4 | |
| 19 May | Patchy rain possible | 18° /12° | 0.2 mm | 4 | |
| 20 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 15° /10° | 33.5 mm | 4 | |
| 21 May | Partly cloudy | 19° /8° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| 22 May | Overcast | 19° /11° | 1.1 mm | 5 | |
| 23 May | Sunny | 19° /10° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| 24 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 17° /10° | 2.2 mm | 5 | |
| 25 May | Sunny | 16° /7° | 3.7 mm | 5 | |
| 26 May | Sunny | 18° /9° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| 27 May | Sunny | 19° /11° | 3 mm | 5 | |
| 28 May | Cloudy | 18° /11° | 1.5 mm | 5 | |
| 29 May | Sunny | 18° /11° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| 30 May | Sunny | 19° /9° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| 31 May | Sunny | 21° /11° | 0 mm | 6 | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Durham in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Durham forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
Durham in May - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Durham during May?
Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 16° and cooler nights around 9°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.
How much rainfall should be expected in Durham during May?
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Durham during May, with a total of 99.7 mm spread over approximately 12 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.
What are the typical wind conditions in Durham during May?
The average wind speed in Durham during May is 16 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
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