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Livingston weather in May (Lothian, United Kingdom)

How is May weather typically in Livingston? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of May in Livingston typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 15°C, while nights can cool down to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Livingston in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 193 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Livingston, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 8°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 75 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 193 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 36% *  
Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (12 KM, 7 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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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
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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