Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Scotland this May.
Scotland, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 10°C (50°F) in Shetland to 15°C (59°F) in Glasgow. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Glasgow and 7°C (45°F) in Shetland.
To get a sense of May's typical temperatures in the key spots of Scotland, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.
Drill down to May weather for any region in Scotland.
Pick a city to see its May weather averages.
Expect daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) in Edinburgh. That makes May a moderate month for Scotland.
Average overnight lows in Scotland during May sit near 7°C (45°F) in Edinburgh.
According to our recent database analysis, Glasgow is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 15°C (59°F) and rarely drops below 7°C (45°F) during the night.
The coldest city in May in Scotland is Shetland when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 10°C (50°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 7°C (45°F).
Edinburgh enjoys close to 193 hours of sunlight. This not only brightens the days but also uplifts the atmosphere during the month.
The water temperature averages approximately 9°C (48°F) in Aberdeen this month, so not the best month to swim.
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