Kilmarnock weather in May (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

Is Kilmarnock a good destination in May, weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

May in Kilmarnock generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 15°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Kilmarnock in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Take advantage of the driest month of the year with its minimal rain. Past climate data indicates that roughly 16 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 188 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kilmarnock, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 37% *  

Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (28 KM, 17 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

Interested in more climate information?

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