May Rainfall and Precipitation in Argyll and Bute

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Argyll and Bute, the United Kingdom in May.

Argyll and Bute, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences precipitation in May ranging from moderate in Machrihanish with 70 mm (2.8 in) of rainfall to high in Port Appin with 133 mm (5.2 in) of rainfall. On average, May is the driest month of the year in Argyll and Bute, the United Kingdom.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Argyll and Bute precipitation in May: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Argyll and Bute, the United Kingdom receive in May?

Oban often experiences a notable amount of rain in May, with an average of about 128 mm (5 in). The city's weather is known to change unexpectedly because of these showers.

How many days does it rain in Argyll and Bute, the United Kingdom in May?

Expect around 18 days rainy days in Oban during May.

Is May part of the rainy season in Argyll and Bute, the United Kingdom?

Not really. May is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Argyll and Bute, the United Kingdom.

What is the wettest city in May in Argyll and Bute, the United Kingdom?

Port Appin is the wettest city in Argyll and Bute, the United Kingdom in May according to our database, with average rainfall of around 133 mm (5.2 in).

What is the driest city in May in Argyll and Bute, the United Kingdom?

The driest place is Machrihanish with an average rainfall of 70 mm (2.8 in) according to our data.

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