Kintail weather in May (Highland, Scotland)

Curious about the climate in Kintail this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Kintail includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 14°C. At night, they generally drop to 6°C.

Precipitation

Kintail in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 142 mm for the month. On average, there are about 19 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

With around 197 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Kintail. May, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kintail, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 142 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 197 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (49 KM, 30 Miles).

Where to go in Scotland in May

Find out more about the weather in Scotland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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