Angus Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Angus, the United Kingdom in May.

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Carnoustie Montrose Kirriemuir Alrick

Planning a trip to Angus, the United Kingdom this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Angus in May

Angus, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Angus generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 13°C (55°F) in Montrose to 15°C (59°F) in Kirkton of Tealing. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Kirkton of Tealing and 7°C (45°F) in Montrose.

For a closer look at conditions across Angus, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Arbroath with an average of 62 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Balnaboth with 85 mm (3.3 in).

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Carnoustie sees around 193 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Best Places to Visit in Angus in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Angus.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Angus

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Angus, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Angus (May)

Precipitation variation in Angus (May)

Carnoustie

In May Carnoustie generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
147 hours
193 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Carnoustie →

Montrose

In May Montrose generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
147 hours
193 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Montrose →

Kirriemuir

In May Kirriemuir generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
147 hours
193 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Kirriemuir →

Alrick

In May Alrick generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
147 hours
193 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Alrick →

Arbroath

In May Arbroath generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
147 hours
193 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Arbroath →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Angus, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Angus in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Carnoustie 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Montrose 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Kirriemuir 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Alrick 14°C (57°F) 5°C (41°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Arbroath 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Balnaboth 14°C (57°F) 5°C (41°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)

Angus weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Angus, the United Kingdom in May?

Expect tolerable weather across Angus, the United Kingdom in May. The popular destination of Carnoustie averages 14°C (57°F) by day and 8°C (46°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Angus, the United Kingdom in May?

Daytime temperatures in Carnoustie peak at roughly 14°C (57°F) in May, dropping to about 8°C (46°F) overnight.

Does Angus, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Carnoustie averages just 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Angus, the United Kingdom.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Angus, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Angus, the United Kingdom with overall tolerable weather in Carnoustie. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Angus, the United Kingdom is in July and August with generally pleasant weather in Carnoustie. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.

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