Highlands weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Highlands in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Highlands in May?
Highlands is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Highlands generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
During the day the temperature is cold in John O Groats at 11°C and moderate in Ardersier at 15°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Ardersier and 8°C in John O Groats.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in John O Groats with an average of 60 mm to high rainfall in Glenfinnan with 137 mm. The city Inverness usually sees around 178 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Highlands, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Highlands's yearly weather, check out our Highlands climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Highlands?
Inverness
In May Inverness generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Fort William
In May Fort William generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Aviemore
In May Aviemore generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Fort Augustus
In May Fort Augustus generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Nairn
In May Nairn 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 Highlands, in the United Kingdom.
Is May the best time to visit Highlands?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Inverness, May might be a good time to visit Highlands. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, July and August provide pleasant weather in Inverness. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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