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Greenock weather in May (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

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

Temperatures

In May, Greenock usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 15°C, cooling off to about 7°C at night.

Precipitation

Greenock in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 18 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 188 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Greenock, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 109 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 68% *  
SunshineSunshine 188 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 37% *  
Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (22 KM, 13 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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