Paisley weather in May (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Paisley during May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

May in Paisley generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 15°C, while night temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Precipitation

Paisley in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. With the driest weather of the year, this month is ideal for outdoor fun. Plan your events and outings without worrying about rain. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 17 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 188 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June typically offers 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 Paisley climate page with graphs.

 

Paisley, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 37% *  

* Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (2 KM, 1 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

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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