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Argyll and Bute weather in May

Are you planning a trip to Argyll and Bute in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Argyll and Bute in May?

Argyll and Bute is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Argyll and Bute generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Bellochantuy at 12°C to moderate in Helensburgh at 15°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Helensburgh and 9°C in Bellochantuy.

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Machrihanish with an average of 70 mm to high rainfall in Port Appin with 133 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Oban typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year. The city Oban usually sees around 189 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

For a closer look at May's conditions in Argyll and Bute, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Argyll and Bute's yearly weather, check out our Argyll and Bute climate page.

Where to go in Argyll and Bute in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Argyll and Bute on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Argyll and Bute?

Oban

In May Oban generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Oban
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   April April
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11°C 
5°C 
145 hours 
131 mm 
17 days 
poor 
14°C 
7°C 
189 hours 
128 mm 
18 days 
June   >> June
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16°C 
10°C 
174 hours 
134 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Oban

Taynuilt

In May Taynuilt generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Taynuilt
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
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12°C 
4°C 
145 hours 
125 mm 
18 days 
poor 
15°C 
6°C 
189 hours 
125 mm 
18 days 
June   >> June
>>  
16°C 
9°C 
174 hours 
133 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Taynuilt

Dunoon

In May Dunoon generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Dunoon
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
12°C 
5°C 
143 hours 
107 mm 
17 days 
poor 
15°C 
7°C 
188 hours 
105 mm 
18 days 
June   >> June
>>  
17°C 
10°C 
154 hours 
113 mm 
17 days 
Climate in Dunoon

Luss

In May Luss generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Luss
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
12°C 
4°C 
143 hours 
112 mm 
17 days 
poor 
15°C 
6°C 
188 hours 
112 mm 
18 days 
June   >> June
>>  
17°C 
9°C 
154 hours 
120 mm 
17 days 
Climate in Luss

Arrochar

In May Arrochar generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Arrochar
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
11°C 
3°C 
143 hours 
124 mm 
18 days 
poor 
14°C 
6°C 
188 hours 
125 mm 
18 days 
June   >> June
>>  
17°C 
9°C 
154 hours 
132 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Arrochar

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Is May the best time to visit Argyll and Bute?

In our view, May is one of the best times to travel to Argyll and Bute, however the weather can often be unpleasant in Oban.

On average, the best time to visit Argyll and Bute is in May, June, July and August with generally unpleasant weather in Oban.

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