Aviemore weather in May (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Is Aviemore a good destination in May, weather-wise? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

During May, Aviemore usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 13°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 4°C.

Precipitation

Aviemore in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 18 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 178 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Aviemore climate page with graphs.

 

Aviemore, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 178 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (39 KM, 24 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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