Carnoustie weather in May (Tayside, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Carnoustie usually fare in May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In May, Carnoustie tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 14°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Carnoustie in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

Average sunshine

With around 193 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Carnoustie, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 63 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 193 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Dundee, Scotland (16 KM, 10 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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