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Dundee weather in May (South East Scotland, Scotland)

Planning a trip to Dundee in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Dundee generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 15°C, while night temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Dundee in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

The city usually sees around 193 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 68 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
SunshineSunshine 193 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Scotland in May

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

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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 Dundee in May?

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 in May.

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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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Scotland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Scotland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.