Mey weather in May (Highlands, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Mey in May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In May, Mey typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 11°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Mey in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. This is the driest month, making it suitable for planning outdoor excursions. With little chance of rain, you can enjoy uninterrupted adventures. On average, there are about 17 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 192 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Mey, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 192 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kirkwall, the United Kingdom (41 KM, 26 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.

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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