Weather in May in Strathclyde
Planning a trip to Strathclyde this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Strathclyde in May?
Strathclyde is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Strathclyde generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Bellochantuy at 12°C to mild in Busby at 16°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Busby and 9°C in Bellochantuy.For a closer look at conditions across Strathclyde, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Machrihanish with an average of 70 mm to high rainfall in Port Appin with 133 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 188 hours of sunlight anticipated in Glasgow. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Strathclyde climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Strathclyde?
Glasgow
In May Glasgow 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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Oban
In May Oban generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Ayr
In May Ayr generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Paisley
In May Paisley 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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Balloch
In May Balloch generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Strathclyde?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Strathclyde with overall tolerable weather in Glasgow. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June offering mostly pleasant weather in Glasgow. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.
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