Strathclyde weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Strathclyde in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
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 moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Bellochantuy at 12°C to moderate in Busby at 16°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Busby and 9°C in Bellochantuy.
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. Glasgow enjoys a balanced 188 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Strathclyde in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Strathclyde climate page.
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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 your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Strathclyde, in the United Kingdom.
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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