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Duns weather in May (Borders, United Kingdom)

How does the May weather in Duns compare to other months? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In May, Duns typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 14°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 7°C.

Precipitation

Duns in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Expect around 15 days of rain based on historical data.

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, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Duns, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 59 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 193 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 36% *  
Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (65 KM, 40 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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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

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