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Grampian Weather in May

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

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Aberdeen Stonehaven Dyce Banchory

Are you planning a trip a to Grampian, the United Kingdom in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Grampian in May

Grampian, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Grampian generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Fraserburgh at 12°C (54°F) and mild in Banchory at 14°C (57°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Banchory and 8°C (46°F) in Fraserburgh.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Peterhead with an average of 54 mm (2.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Braemar with 92 mm (3.6 in). Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Aberdeen.

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Aberdeen enjoys approximately 203 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Grampian by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March9°C (48°F) April11°C (52°F) May13°C (55°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August18°C (64°F) September16°C (61°F) October13°C (55°F) November10°C (50°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit Grampian →

Best Places to Visit in Grampian in May

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

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 Grampian

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

Temperature range in Grampian (May)

Precipitation variation in Grampian (May)

Aberdeen

In May Aberdeen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°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)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
203 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Aberdeen →

Stonehaven

In May Stonehaven generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
203 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Stonehaven →

Dyce

In May Dyce generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°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)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
203 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Dyce →

Banchory

In May Banchory generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°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)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
203 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Banchory →

Elgin

In May Elgin generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°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)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
137 hours
178 hours
145 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Elgin →

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

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Aberdeen 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Stonehaven 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Dyce 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Banchory 14°C (57°F) 6°C (43°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Elgin 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Tomintoul 13°C (55°F) 4°C (39°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)

Grampian weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect unpleasant weather across Grampian, the United Kingdom in May. The popular destination of Aberdeen averages 13°C (55°F) by day and 7°C (45°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in Grampian, the United Kingdom during May range from a nighttime low near 7°C (45°F) to a daytime high around 13°C (55°F) in Aberdeen.

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

May is on the drier side in Grampian, the United Kingdom. Aberdeen averages only about 59 mm (2.3 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Grampian, the United Kingdom with often unpleasant weather in Aberdeen.

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

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Grampian.

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