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Glencoe weather in May (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Glencoe during May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of May in Glencoe typically includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 14°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 6°C.

Precipitation

Glencoe in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 189 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

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

 

Glencoe, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 63%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 130 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
SunshineSunshine 189 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Oban, Scotland (37 KM, 23 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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