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

Is May a good time to explore Dunscore weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Dunscore includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 15°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 7°C.

Precipitation

Dunscore in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. With the driest weather of the year, this month is ideal for outdoor fun. Plan your events and outings without worrying about rain. On average, there are about 17 days with rain during this month.

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 you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Dunscore. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Dunscore, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 161 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (41 KM, 25 Miles).

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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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