Broadford weather in May (Isle of Skye, United Kingdom)

Is Broadford a good destination in May, weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

May in Broadford generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 14°C, cooling down at night to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Broadford in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. Experience the driest month of the year, where clear skies and little rain are the norms. It's a great time to be outdoors. Rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

Average sunshine

With around 197 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Broadford, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 117 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 197 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (25 KM, 16 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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