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Tobermory weather in May (Isle of Mull, Scotland)

What should you pack for a trip to Tobermory in May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Tobermory includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 13°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 8°C.

Precipitation

Tobermory in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. Take advantage of the driest month of the year with its minimal rain. Historically, the month has about 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 189 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Tobermory. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Tobermory, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 110 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
SunshineSunshine 189 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Oban, Scotland (43 KM, 27 Miles).

Where to go in Scotland in May

Find out more about the weather in Scotland 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
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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