Scotland weather in May (Pennsylvania, United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to Scotland in May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Scotland typically brings high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 23°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Scotland in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 113 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 15 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 266 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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

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

 

Scotland, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 113 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 266 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 60% *  

Data from: Harrisburg, the United States of America (68 KM, 42 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

For visitors traveling to Scotland, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Scotland.

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