Smailholm weather in May (Borders, United Kingdom)

Thinking of visiting Smailholm in May? Check the weather first! Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

During May, Smailholm usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 15°C, cooling down at night to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Smailholm in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 16 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 161 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Smailholm, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 161 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (52 KM, 32 Miles).

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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.

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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