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Thornhill Weather in May

May in Thornhill brings moderate temperatures around 15°C (59°F) during the day, dropping to 6°C (43°F) at night, with quite a bit of rainfall expected, averaging around 92 mm (3.6 in) for the month.

Rainfall in Thornhill in May

This month experiences about 17 days of rain according to historical data, averaging 92 mm (3.6 in). A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.

Temperature in Thornhill in May

Thornhill in May gets highs of 15°C (59°F) during the day and drops to 6°C (43°F) at night. This creates a mild day-to-night pattern that is generally easy to manage with the right clothing. With overnight lows of 6°C (43°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in Thornhill in May

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 188 hours of sunlight expected. This means a decent mix of sun and overcast.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the best months to visit Thornhill.

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Thornhill Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C (43°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C (59°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 92 mm (3.6 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 68% *  
SunshineSunshine 188 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 37% *  
* Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (38 KM, 23 Miles).

Best Places 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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Thornhill in May

The weather can swing between comfortable and chilly in May, so flexibility is key. Pack a variety of tops, at least one warm layer, and both shorts and long pants. This gives you options no matter what the day brings. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. Sunglasses could come in handy during the sunnier parts of your trip.

What To Do in Thornhill in May

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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