Temperature in The Highlands in May

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in the Highlands, the United Kingdom this May.

The Highlands, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 11°C (52°F) in John O Groats to 15°C (59°F) in Ardersier. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Ardersier and 8°C (46°F) in John O Groats.

What is the temperature of the different cities in the Highlands, the United Kingdom in May?

Find the average daytime temperatures in May for the most popular destinations in the Highlands on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Best Places to Visit in the Highlands in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.

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The Highlands temperatures in May: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in the Highlands, the United Kingdom in May?

Daytime temperatures in Inverness typically peak at 15°C (59°F) in May, putting it in the moderate range.

How cold does it get at night in the Highlands, the United Kingdom in May?

After dark, Inverness cools to about 6°C (43°F) on an average May night.

What is the warmest city in May in the Highlands, the United Kingdom?

Based on our systematic data collection, Ardersier 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).

What is the coldest city in May in the Highlands, the United Kingdom?

In our database, John O Groats is the chilliest city in May in the Highlands, the United Kingdom. Daytime temperatures typically peak at 11°C (52°F), while the nighttime lows hover around 8°C (46°F).

How much sun does the Highlands, the United Kingdom get in May?

Across the Highlands, the United Kingdom, sunshine in May ranges from moderately sunny in Inverness (178 hours) to sunny in Portree (197 hours).

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