Glenfinnan weather in May (Highlands, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Glenfinnan usually fare in May? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Glenfinnan includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 15°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 6°C.

Precipitation

Glenfinnan in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

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

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July and August generally stand out with 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 Glenfinnan climate page with graphs.

 

Glenfinnan, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 137 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 189 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Oban, Scotland (50 KM, 31 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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