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Great Glen Weather in May

May in Great Glen brings moderate temperatures, with daytime highs of 17°C (63°F) and nights around 8°C (46°F). Quite a bit of rainfall is expected, around 64 mm (2.5 in), so pack an umbrella.

Rainfall in Great Glen in May

You can typically expect 15 days of rain this month, averaging around 64 mm (2.5 in). A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.

Temperature in Great Glen in May

May in Great Glen sees highs of 17°C (63°F) and lows of 8°C (46°F) overnight. Even when the weather is stable, mornings and evenings can still feel distinctly cool. With lows around 8°C (46°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.

Sunshine in Great Glen in May

The city usually sees around 177 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.

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Great Glen Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C (46°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C (63°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 64 mm (2.5 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
SunshineSunshine 177 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Leicester, the United Kingdom (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Best Places 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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Great Glen in May

Comfortable temperatures call for an easy wardrobe in May. Pack summer basics like t-shirts and shorts, but include a light jacket for cooler moments. A pair of comfortable walking shoes is essential. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month

What To Do in Great Glen in May

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

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