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Newton Stewart weather in May (Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Newton Stewart during May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In May, Newton Stewart usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 15°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Newton Stewart in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. With the least rainfall of the year, this month offers optimal conditions for outdoor exploration. Take advantage of the dry weather to plan your activities. You can typically expect 17 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, 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 Newton Stewart climate page with graphs.

 

Newton Stewart, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 85 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  

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.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Barbeque
5/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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