Weather in May in Lothian
Planning a getaway to Lothian this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Lothian in May?
Lothian is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Lothian generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 13°C in Dunbar to 15°C in Linlithgow. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Linlithgow and 8°C in Dunbar.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Innerwick with an average of 57 mm to moderate rainfall in Bathgate with 75 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 193 hours of sunshine in Edinburgh. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a closer look at May's conditions in Lothian, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Lothian's yearly weather, check out our Lothian climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Lothian?
Edinburgh
In May Edinburgh 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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Musselburgh
In May Musselburgh generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Linlithgow
In May Linlithgow 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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North Berwick
In May North Berwick generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Livingston
In May Livingston 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 Lothian, in the United Kingdom.
Is May the best time to visit Lothian?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Edinburgh, May might be a good time to visit Lothian. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Edinburgh. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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