Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Highland, Scotland this May.
Highland, Scotland, a region in Scotland, experiences moderate average maximum daytime temperatures in May, ranging from 12°C (54°F) in Lamlash to 15°C (59°F) in Glasgow. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Glasgow and 9°C (48°F) in Lamlash.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.
Daytime temperatures in Edinburgh typically peak at 15°C (59°F) in May, putting it in the moderate range.
After dark, Edinburgh cools to about 7°C (45°F) on an average May night.
Based on our systematic data collection, Glasgow has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 15°C (59°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 7°C (45°F).
Our database indicates that in May, Lamlash is the city with the coolest temperatures in Highland, Scotland. You can expect daytime highs of 12°C (54°F) and nighttime lows close to 9°C (48°F).
Across Highland, Scotland, sunshine in May ranges from moderately sunny in Glasgow (188 hours) to sunny in Edinburgh (193 hours).
The water temperature averages approximately 8°C (46°F) in Edinburgh this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.
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