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South East Scotland Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in South East Scotland, Scotland in May.

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Thinking about venturing to South East Scotland, Scotland this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in South East Scotland in May

South East Scotland, Scotland is a region in Scotland. May in South East Scotland generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Dundee.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of South East Scotland, Scotland, check out the map below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 68 mm (2.7 in) in Dundee.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Dundee enjoys about 193 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore South East Scotland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in South East Scotland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Dundee)

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November10°C (50°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in South East Scotland in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 South East Scotland

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in South East Scotland, Scotland?

Dundee

In May Dundee generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

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Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
147 hours
193 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
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South East Scotland weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in South East Scotland, Scotland in May?

In May, South East Scotland, Scotland generally has tolerable weather conditions. Dundee sees daytime temperatures near 15°C (59°F), with nights cooling to roughly 7°C (45°F).

What is the average temperature in South East Scotland, Scotland in May?

Daytime temperatures in Dundee peak at roughly 15°C (59°F) in May, dropping to about 7°C (45°F) overnight.

Does South East Scotland, Scotland get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in South East Scotland, Scotland during May, with Dundee averaging close to 68 mm (2.7 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit South East Scotland, Scotland?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Dundee, May might be a good time to visit South East Scotland, Scotland. 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 perfect weather in Dundee. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in South East Scotland.

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