Portlethen weather in May (Grampian, United Kingdom)

What weather conditions can you expect in Portlethen this May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of May in Portlethen typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 12°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 7°C.

Precipitation

Portlethen in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. The month is marked by minimal rainfall, making it a good time for outdoor activities. Enjoy the dry spell, a great time to go hiking. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 15 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 203 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Portlethen, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Water Temperature 9°C *  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 203 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 36% *  

* Data from: Aberdeen, Scotland (16 KM, 10 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. With a water temperature of around 9°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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