Weather in May in South East Scotland
Thinking about venturing to South East 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 is the weather like in South East Scotland in May?
South East 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 and nighttime temperatures around 7°C in Dundee. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of South East Scotland in May, check out the map below.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of South East Scotland, check out the map below.
Precipitation
May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 68 mm in Dundee.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 193 hours of sunshine in Dundee. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our South East Scotland climate page.
Where to go in South East Scotland in May
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in South East Scotland?
Dundee
In May Dundee 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 May the best time to visit South East Scotland?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Dundee, May might be a good time to visit South East 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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