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Elie Weather in May

May in Elie sees daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and lows of 8°C (46°F) at night. With around 60 mm (2.4 in) of rainfall expected, it's worth packing a rain jacket.

Rainfall in Elie in May

Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 15 days with rain, averaging 60 mm (2.4 in) for the month. This is a month with many wet days but modest rainfall totals, so showers are generally light and easy to manage.

Temperature in Elie in May

Elie in May gets highs of 14°C (57°F) during the day and drops to 8°C (46°F) at night. The difference between afternoon and evening temperatures is usually noticeable. At 8°C (46°F) overnight, it gets properly cold after dark. On the bright side, cold nights tend to make for excellent sleeping conditions.

Sunshine in Elie in May

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 193 hours of sun. These sunny conditions help offset the cool temperatures, making it a pleasant month to explore outdoors.

For Elie itself, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.

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Elie Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C (46°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C (57°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 60 mm (2.4 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
SunshineSunshine 193 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Dundee, Scotland (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Best Places in the United Kingdom in May

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Elie in May

The weather can be unpredictable in May, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Elie in May

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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