Plockton weather in May (Highlands, United Kingdom)

How does the May weather in Plockton compare to other months? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Plockton usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 14°C. At night, it falls to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Plockton in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 133 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 197 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Plockton. May, June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Plockton, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 133 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 197 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (33 KM, 20 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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