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Drumnadrochit weather in May (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Drumnadrochit this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Drumnadrochit typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 14°C, cooling down at night to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Drumnadrochit in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 17 days with rain.

Average sunshine

With about 178 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Drumnadrochit, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 84 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
SunshineSunshine 178 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (21 KM, 13 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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