Tain weather in May (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Tain this May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Tain includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 15°C. But by evening, they drop to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Tain in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 16 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With about 178 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Tain, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 178 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (38 KM, 23 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.

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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