Perthshire Weather in May

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

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Pitlochry Perth Crieff Aberfeldy

Planning a getaway to Perthshire, the United Kingdom 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 to Expect in Perthshire in May

Perthshire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Perthshire generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 13°C (55°F) in Kinloch Rannoch to 16°C (61°F) in Kinross. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Kinross and 4°C (39°F) in Kinloch Rannoch.

For a closer look at conditions across Perthshire, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cellardyke with an average of 58 mm (2.3 in) to high rainfall in Kinloch Rannoch with 104 mm (4.1 in).

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Pitlochry sees around 193 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Best Places to Visit in Perthshire in May

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

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 Perthshire

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

Temperature range in Perthshire (May)

Precipitation variation in Perthshire (May)

Pitlochry

In May Pitlochry generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
147 hours
193 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Pitlochry →

Perth

In May Perth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°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)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
147 hours
193 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
75 mm (3 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Perth →

Crieff

In May Crieff generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°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)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
147 hours
193 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Crieff →

Aberfeldy

In May Aberfeldy generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
147 hours
193 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Aberfeldy →

Dunkeld

In May Dunkeld generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°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
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
147 hours
193 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Dunkeld →

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

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pitlochry 14°C (57°F) 5°C (41°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Perth 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Crieff 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Aberfeldy 14°C (57°F) 5°C (41°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Dunkeld 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Blairgowrie 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)

Perthshire weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect tolerable weather across Perthshire, the United Kingdom in May. The popular destination of Pitlochry averages 14°C (57°F) by day and 5°C (41°F) at night during this month.

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

In Pitlochry, the average daytime high in May is 14°C (57°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 5°C (41°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Perthshire, the United Kingdom during May, with Pitlochry averaging close to 86 mm (3.4 in).

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

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Perthshire, the United Kingdom with overall tolerable weather in Pitlochry. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly pleasant weather in Pitlochry. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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