Tayside Weather in May

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

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Pitlochry Perth Crieff Aberfeldy

Considering a trip to Tayside, the United Kingdom this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Tayside in May

Tayside, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Tayside 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 Montrose to 16°C (61°F) in Kinross. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Kinross and 7°C (45°F) in Montrose.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Tayside, the United Kingdom, check out 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 Lochearnhead with 105 mm (4.1 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Pitlochry enjoys approximately 193 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Tayside by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Tayside - and find the best time to visit. (based on Pitlochry)

January5°C (41°F) February6°C (43°F) March8°C (46°F) April10°C (50°F) May14°C (57°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August17°C (63°F) September15°C (59°F) October11°C (52°F) November8°C (46°F) December6°C (43°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Tayside in May

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

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 Tayside

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

Temperature range in Tayside (May)

Precipitation variation in Tayside (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 good 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
less favorable
good
good
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 good 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
mixed
good
very good
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 good 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
mixed
good
good
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 good 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
mixed
good
good
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 good 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
mixed
good
good
Climate in Dunkeld →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Tayside 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)
Lochearnhead 14°C (57°F) 5°C (41°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)

Tayside weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in Tayside, the United Kingdom brings good weather. In Pitlochry, daytime temperatures are typically around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows hover near 5°C (41°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Pitlochry peak at roughly 14°C (57°F) in May, dropping to about 5°C (41°F) overnight.

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

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

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

Given the typically good weather conditions in Pitlochry, May might be a good time to visit Tayside, the United Kingdom. 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 offering mostly very good weather in Pitlochry. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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