Dundee weather in May (South East Scotland, Scotland)

What should you pack for a trip to Dundee in May? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

During May, Dundee usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 15°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Dundee in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. You can typically expect 15 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 193 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July and August typically offer 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 Dundee climate page with graphs.

 

Dundee, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 193 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Scotland in May

Find out more about the weather in Scotland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

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