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

What's the typical weather in Colbost for May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

During May, Colbost usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 13°C, while nights can cool down to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Colbost in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. With virtually no rain, this driest month of the year is perfect for exploring the outdoors. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 197 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, 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 Colbost climate page with graphs.

 

Colbost, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 197 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (27 KM, 17 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.

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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