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

How does the weather in Dalbeattie usually fare in May? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

During May, Dalbeattie usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 15°C, cooling off to about 8°C at night.

Precipitation

Dalbeattie in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. This is the driest month, making it suitable for planning outdoor excursions. With little chance of rain, you can enjoy uninterrupted adventures. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 16 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 161 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July generally stands 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 Dalbeattie climate page with graphs.

 

Dalbeattie, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 161 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (58 KM, 36 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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