Colinsburgh weather in May (Fife, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does May bring to Colinsburgh? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In May, Colinsburgh typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 14°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 8°C.

Precipitation

Colinsburgh in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 193 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Colinsburgh, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 193 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Dundee, Scotland (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

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Colinsburgh.

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