East Kilbride weather in May (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does May bring to East Kilbride? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in East Kilbride typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 16°C, cooling off to about 7°C at night.

Precipitation

East Kilbride in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 188 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June typically offers 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 East Kilbride climate page with graphs.

 

East Kilbride, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 37% *  

* Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (19 KM, 11 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

9/10

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