Balmaclellan weather in May (Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom)

How does the May weather in Balmaclellan compare to other months? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Balmaclellan includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 15°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Balmaclellan in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. This is the driest month of the year. Historically, approximately 17 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With about 161 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Balmaclellan. May, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, 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 Balmaclellan climate page with graphs.

 

Balmaclellan, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 95 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 161 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (63 KM, 39 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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