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Ballachulish weather in May (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Is May a good time to explore Ballachulish weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Ballachulish includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 14°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 6°C.

Precipitation

Ballachulish in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 19 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 189 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Ballachulish, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 62%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 130 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
SunshineSunshine 189 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Oban, Scotland (35 KM, 22 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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