Fife weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Fife in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Fife in May?
Fife is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Fife generally has moderate temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures are moderate 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.
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. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 193 hours of sunshine in St Andrews. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For specific regional insights in Fife for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Fife climate page.
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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in Kirkcaldy
In May Kirkcaldy 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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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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