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

Is May a good time to explore Cairnryan weather-wise? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In May, Cairnryan usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 13°C, cooling down at night to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Cairnryan in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. This month is perfect for outdoor adventures, thanks to its lack of rain. Make the most of this dry weather. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 16 days of rain.

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

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

 

Cairnryan, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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