Helmsdale weather in May (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Helmsdale during May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

May in Helmsdale generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 13°C. At night, they generally drop to 7°C.

Precipitation

Helmsdale in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 195 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, 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 Helmsdale climate page with graphs.

 

Helmsdale, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 33% *  

* Data from: Strathy East, Scotland (57 KM, 35 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?

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

6/10

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