Great Glen weather in May (Leicestershire, United Kingdom)

Is May a good time to explore Great Glen weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Great Glen includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 17°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Great Glen in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 15 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 177 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Great Glen, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 177 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Leicester, the United Kingdom (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

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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?

For visitors traveling to Great Glen, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Great Glen.

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