Tomintoul weather in May (Grampian, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does May bring to Tomintoul? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In May, Tomintoul usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 13°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 4°C.

Precipitation

Tomintoul in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 178 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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

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

 

Tomintoul, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 178 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (56 KM, 34 Miles).

Where to go 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 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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