Central Scotland weather in May
Planning a getaway to Central Scotland this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Central Scotland in May?
Central Scotland is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Central Scotland generally has moderate temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C and nighttime temperatures around 6°C in Stirling.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Boʼness with an average of 69 mm to high rainfall in Tyndrum with 126 mm. The city Stirling usually sees around 193 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Central Scotland in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Central Scotland climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Central Scotland?
Stirling
In May Stirling generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Callander
In May Callander generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Drymen
In May Drymen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Killin
In May Killin generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Falkirk
In May Falkirk generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°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 Central Scotland, in the United Kingdom.
Is May the best time to visit Central Scotland?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Central Scotland with overall tolerable weather in Stirling. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June and July offering mostly pleasant weather in Stirling. The weather in January, February, March, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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