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Lochinver weather in May (Highlands, United Kingdom)

What weather conditions can you expect in Lochinver this May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In May, Lochinver tends to experience moderate temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 13°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 7°C.

Precipitation

Lochinver in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. Experience the driest month of the year, where clear skies and little rain are the norms. It's a great time to be outdoors. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 17 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 205 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Lochinver. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Lochinver, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 104 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
SunshineSunshine 205 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Stornoway, the United Kingdom (66 KM, 41 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
4/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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