Weather in May
Temperature
May's onset brings a subtle temperature rise, moving from a fresh 10°C (50°F) in April to a mild 13°C (55.4°F). May registers an average low temperature of 8°C (46.4°F) in South Shields, subtly lower than the daytime maximum.Rainfall
In South Shields, in May, 48mm (1.89") of precipitation is typically accumulated. During the entire year, South Shields aggregates up to 520mm (20.47") of precipitation.Sea temperature
In May, the average sea temperature is 9.8°C (49.6°F).Note: Swimming in 9.8°C (49.6°F) feels unbearing at 13°C (55.4°F) and can be life-risking below 10°C (50°F), causing breathing issues and cold shock, depending on a person's capacity.
Daylight
In South Shields, the average length of the day in May is 16h and 10min.On the first day of May in South Shields, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 8:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:34 am and sunset at 9:32 pm BST.
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Average temperature in May
South Shields, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in May: 13°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (18°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (7°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 8°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (13°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January, February and December (3°C).
Average rainfall in May
South Shields, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in May: 48mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and November (53mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (30mm).
Average sea temperature in May
South Shields, United Kingdom
- Average sea temperature in May: 9.8°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (15.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (6.7°C).
Average daylight in May
South Shields, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in May: 16h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 18min).
South Shields, United Kingdom
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