Linlithgow weather in May (Lothian, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Linlithgow this May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

May in Linlithgow generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 15°C. At night, it falls to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Linlithgow in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 16 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 193 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July generally stands out with 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 Linlithgow climate page with graphs.

 

Linlithgow, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 8°C *  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 193 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 36% *  

* Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (16 KM, 10 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. With a water temperature of around 8°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

10/10

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