Central Scotland Weather in May

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

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Stirling Callander Drymen Killin

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

What to Expect in Central Scotland in May

Central Scotland, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Central Scotland generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) in Stirling.

To explore the conditions in Central Scotland, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Boʼness with an average of 69 mm (2.7 in) to high rainfall in Tyndrum with 126 mm (5 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Stirling enjoys approximately 193 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Central Scotland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Central Scotland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Stirling)

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October13°C (55°F) November10°C (50°F) December7°C (45°F)
Best Time to Visit Central Scotland →

Best Places to Visit in Central Scotland in May

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

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 Central Scotland

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

Temperature range in Central Scotland (May)

Precipitation variation in Central Scotland (May)

Stirling

In May Stirling 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)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
193 hours
162 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Stirling →

Callander

In May Callander 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
11°C (52°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
143 hours
188 hours
154 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Callander →

Drymen

In May Drymen 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
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
143 hours
188 hours
154 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Drymen →

Killin

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

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
143 hours
188 hours
154 hours
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Killin →

Falkirk

In May Falkirk generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
193 hours
162 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Central Scotland, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Stirling 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Callander 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Drymen 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Killin 14°C (57°F) 5°C (41°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Falkirk 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Alloa 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 77 mm (3 in)

Central Scotland weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Central Scotland, the United Kingdom in May?

Expect tolerable weather across Central Scotland, the United Kingdom in May. The popular destination of Stirling averages 15°C (59°F) by day and 6°C (43°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Central Scotland, the United Kingdom in May?

Stirling averages a daytime maximum of 15°C (59°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 6°C (43°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Central Scotland, the United Kingdom during May, with Stirling averaging close to 81 mm (3.2 in).

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

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Central Scotland, the United Kingdom 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.

Interested in more climate information?

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