Glenelg weather in May (Highland, Scotland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Glenelg during May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Glenelg 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

Glenelg in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 140 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 19 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 197 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Glenelg. May, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Glenelg, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 140 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 197 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (41 KM, 25 Miles).

Where to go in Scotland in May

Find out more about the weather in Scotland 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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