Gairlochy weather in May (Highlands, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Gairlochy usually fare in May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Gairlochy generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 14°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 5°C.

Precipitation

Gairlochy in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 124 mm for the month. Typically around 19 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With about 189 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Gairlochy. May, June, July, August and September typically offer 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 Gairlochy climate page with graphs.

 

Gairlochy, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 124 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 189 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Oban, Scotland (62 KM, 38 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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