Irvine weather in May (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

Thinking of visiting Irvine in May? Check the weather first! Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

During May, Irvine usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 14°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 8°C.

Precipitation

Irvine in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 188 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Irvine. May, June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, 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 Irvine climate page with graphs.

 

Irvine, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 37% *  

* Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (31 KM, 19 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

9/10

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