Kirkcudbright weather in May (Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom)

Is May a good time to explore Kirkcudbright weather-wise? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

May in Kirkcudbright generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 14°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 8°C.

Precipitation

Kirkcudbright in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. This month is perfect for outdoor adventures, thanks to its lack of rain. Make the most of this dry weather. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Kirkcudbright. May, June, 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 Kirkcudbright climate page with graphs.

 

Kirkcudbright, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

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.

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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

5/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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