Fife Weather in May

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

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St Andrews Dunfermline Anstruther Cupar

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

What to Expect in Fife in May

Fife, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Fife generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 13°C (55°F) in Crail to 16°C (61°F) in Falkland. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Falkland and 8°C (46°F) in Crail.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Fife, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Crail with an average of 57 mm (2.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Oakley with 70 mm (2.8 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. St Andrews sees close to 193 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Fife by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Fife — and find the best time to visit. (based on St Andrews)

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May14°C (57°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Fife →

Best Places to Visit in Fife in May

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

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 Fife

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

Temperature range in Fife (May)

Precipitation variation in Fife (May)

St Andrews

In May St Andrews generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°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)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
147 hours
193 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in St Andrews →

Dunfermline

In May Dunfermline generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°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)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
193 hours
162 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Dunfermline →

Anstruther

In May Anstruther generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°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)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
147 hours
193 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Anstruther →

Cupar

In May Cupar generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°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)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
147 hours
193 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Cupar →

Crail

In May Crail generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
147 hours
193 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Crail →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Fife, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
St Andrews 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Dunfermline 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Anstruther 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Cupar 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Crail 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Kirkcaldy 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)

Fife weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Fife, the United Kingdom in May?

Expect tolerable weather across Fife, the United Kingdom in May. The popular destination of St Andrews averages 14°C (57°F) by day and 8°C (46°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Fife, the United Kingdom in May?

Average temperatures in Fife, the United Kingdom during May range from a nighttime low near 8°C (46°F) to a daytime high around 14°C (57°F) in St Andrews.

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

May is on the drier side in Fife, the United Kingdom. St Andrews averages only about 61 mm (2.4 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Fife, the United Kingdom with overall tolerable weather in St Andrews. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, July and August provide pleasant weather in St Andrews. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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