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Ratho Weather in May

During May, Ratho experiences moderate daytime temperatures of 15°C (59°F) and cooler nights around 7°C (45°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall. Around 70 mm (2.8 in) is typical.

Rainfall in Ratho in May

Historically, the month has about 16 days of rain, averaging 70 mm (2.8 in) in total. With rain spread across many days but low totals, showers are typically short and light rather than heavy.

Temperature in Ratho in May

In May, expect moderate temperatures in Ratho, with highs of 15°C (59°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F) at night. A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. With overnight lows of 7°C (45°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in Ratho in May

There are approximately 193 hours of sunshine this month, resulting in mostly clear days.

Wind Speed in Ratho in May

In May, average wind speeds reach 4 m/s (8 knots), leading to light to moderate breezes. Conditions vary from day to day, with both calm and windier periods.

Average water temperature in May

At 8°C (46°F), the water is very cold. Most people find it too uncomfortable for anything beyond a brief wade.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. June, July and August typically offer the best weather for Ratho.

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Ratho Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C (45°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C (59°F)  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 8°C (46°F) *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 70 mm (2.8 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 m/s (8 knots) *  
SunshineSunshine 193 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 36% *  
* Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (3 KM, 2 Miles).

Best Places in the United Kingdom in May

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Ratho in May

The weather can be unpredictable in May, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. Expect water temperatures of around 8°C (46°F), which is definitely too cold for comfortable swimming. Your luggage space is better used for other items. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.

What To Do in Ratho in May

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
10/10

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