May Rainfall and Precipitation in Dumfries and Galloway

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom in May.

Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences in May precipitation ranging from a moderate 69 mm (2.7 in) in Drummore to a high 106 mm (4.2 in) in Carsphairn. May typically stands out as the driest month of the year in Dumfries and Galloway, 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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Dumfries and Galloway precipitation in May: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom receive in May?

Dumfries stays mostly dry in May, with average rainfall close to 81 mm (3.2 in).

How many days does it rain in Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom in May?

On average, Dumfries has about 16 days days of rain in May.

Is May part of the rainy season in Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom?

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

What is the wettest city in May in Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom?

Looking at our data, Carsphairn tops the wettest-cities list in Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom for May, with monthly rainfall averaging 106 mm (4.2 in).

What is the driest city in May in Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom?

Drummore is the driest city we have data for in Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom in May, with monthly rainfall close to 69 mm (2.7 in).

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