Inverness weather in May (Highlands, United Kingdom)
Interested in knowing the climate of Inverness in May? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.
Temperatures
May in Inverness generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 15°C, cooling off to about 6°C at night.
Precipitation
Inverness in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 16 days will experience rain.Average sunshine
The area enjoys a balanced 178 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.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 Inverness climate page with graphs.
Inverness, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
6°C
Max Temperature
15°C
Chance of Rain
52%
Precipitation
79 mm
Rainy days
16 days
Sunshine
178 hours
Percentage Sunshine
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.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
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.
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