Slateford weather in May (Lothian, United Kingdom)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Slateford during May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In May, Slateford usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 15°C, cooling off to about 7°C at night.

Precipitation

Slateford in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

Average sunshine

With around 193 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 Slateford climate page with graphs.

 

Slateford, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 8°C *  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 193 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 36% *  

* Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (8 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

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

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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

10/10

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