Peebles weather in May (Borders, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Peebles this May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of May in Peebles typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 14°C. At night, they generally drop to 6°C.

Precipitation

Peebles in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 17 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 193 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Peebles. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Peebles, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 193 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 36% *  

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (34 KM, 21 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Peebles.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the United Kingdom? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the United Kingdom. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.