Edinbain weather in May (United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does May bring to Edinbain? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Edinbain tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 14°C. At night, it falls to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Edinbain in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. As the driest month, you can expect little to no rain. This makes it perfect for outdoor events and activities. Enjoy the freedom from wet weather. Rain is expected on roughly 19 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 197 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Edinbain, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 95 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 197 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (14 KM, 9 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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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