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Melrose Weather in May

Melrose in May sees moderate temperatures, with highs around 15°C (59°F) and overnight lows of 6°C (43°F). Rainfall is fairly high at around 71 mm (2.8 in) on average, so pack waterproofs just in case.

Rainfall in Melrose in May

You can expect rain on around 16 days based on historical patterns, with 71 mm (2.8 in) average for the month. This is a month with many wet days but modest rainfall totals, so showers are generally light and easy to manage.

Temperature in Melrose in May

May in Melrose sees highs of 15°C (59°F) and lows of 6°C (43°F) overnight. Temperatures can feel cooler in the morning and evening, so layering is often the best approach. With lows around 6°C (43°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.

Sunshine in Melrose in May

The city usually sees around 161 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. July and August typically offer the best weather for Melrose.

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Melrose Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C (43°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C (59°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 71 mm (2.8 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 70% *  
SunshineSunshine 161 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 35% *  
* Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (43 KM, 27 Miles).

Best Places in the United Kingdom in May

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Melrose in May

The weather can be unpredictable in May, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. Sunglasses could come in handy during the sunnier parts of your trip.

What To Do in Melrose in May

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

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