Weather in May in The Inner Hebrides
Thinking about venturing to the Inner Hebrides 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 the Inner Hebrides in May?
The Inner Hebrides is a region in Scotland. May in the Inner Hebrides generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 12°C in Duntulm to 15°C in Bowmore. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Bowmore and 8°C in Duntulm.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bowmore with an average of 77 mm to high rainfall in Tobermory with 110 mm. Going by our weather data, this month in Tobermory usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
The city Tobermory usually sees around 189 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Inner Hebrides in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Inner Hebrides climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 3 most popular destinations in the Inner Hebrides?
Tobermory
In May Tobermory generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bowmore
In May Bowmore generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Duntulm
In May Duntulm generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit the Inner Hebrides?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to the Inner Hebrides with often poor weather in Tobermory.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly unpleasant weather in Tobermory.
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