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Portree weather in May (Isle of Skye, United Kingdom)

How does the May weather in Portree compare to other months? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

During May, Portree usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 13°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Portree in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Climate data suggests that about 19 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 197 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Portree. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Portree, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 65%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 115 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
SunshineSunshine 197 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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
5/10

Interested in more climate information?

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