Ellon weather in May (Grampian, United Kingdom)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Ellon during May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

During May, Ellon usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 13°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Ellon in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 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. Historically, the month has about 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 203 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Ellon.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ellon, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Water Temperature 9°C *  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 203 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 36% *  

* Data from: Aberdeen, Scotland (19 KM, 12 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. With a water temperature of around 9°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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