Weather in May in Fife
Planning a trip to Fife this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Fife in May?
Fife 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 in Crail to 16°C in Falkland. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Falkland and 8°C in Crail.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Fife, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Crail with an average of 57 mm to moderate rainfall in Oakley with 70 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, St Andrews enjoys close to 193 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Fife climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Fife's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Fife?
St Andrews
In May St Andrews 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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Dunfermline
In May Dunfermline generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Anstruther
In May Anstruther 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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Cupar
In May Cupar generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Crail
In May Crail generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Fife, in the United Kingdom.
Is May the best time to visit Fife?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Fife 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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