Ayrshire weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Ayrshire this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Ayrshire in May?
Ayrshire is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Ayrshire generally has moderate temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures are moderate and range from 12°C in Lochranza to 15°C in Largs. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Largs and 8°C in Lochranza.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ballantrae with an average of 78 mm to moderate rainfall in Dalmellington with 96 mm. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Ayr. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 188 hours of sunlight anticipated in Ayr. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Ayrshire, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Ayrshire's yearly weather, check out our Ayrshire climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Ayrshire?
Ayr
In May Ayr generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Irvine
In May Irvine generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Largs
In May Largs generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Prestwick
In May Prestwick generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Troon
In May Troon generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Ayrshire, in the United Kingdom.
Is May the best time to visit Ayrshire?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Ayrshire. Typically, the climate in Ayr is tolerable. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, May provides tolerable weather in Ayr. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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