Cockenzie weather in May (Lothian, United Kingdom)

How is May weather typically in Cockenzie? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Cockenzie includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 14°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Cockenzie in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. On average, there are about 15 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 193 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July and August generally stand out with 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 Cockenzie climate page with graphs.

 

Cockenzie, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Water Temperature 8°C *  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 193 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 36% *  

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (24 KM, 15 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. With a water temperature of around 8°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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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