Roslin weather in May (Lothian, United Kingdom)

How does the May weather in Roslin compare to other months? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

May in Roslin generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 15°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Roslin in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 16 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 193 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Roslin climate page with graphs.

 

Roslin, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 8°C *  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 193 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 36% *  

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 8°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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