Gretna Green weather in May (Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Gretna Green in May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Gretna Green includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 16°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Gretna Green in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 16 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 161 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gretna Green, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 161 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (35 KM, 22 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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