Durness weather in May (Highlands, United Kingdom)

What weather conditions can you expect in Durness this May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Durness includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 12°C. But by evening, they drop to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Durness in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. This is the driest month of the year. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With approximately 195 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Durness, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 33% *  

* Data from: Strathy East, Scotland (42 KM, 26 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

6/10

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