Tongue weather in May (Highlands, United Kingdom)

How does the May weather in Tongue compare to other months? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of May in Tongue typically includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 12°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Tongue in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Known for its minimal rainfall, this month is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Take advantage of the dry conditions to explore and enjoy various activities. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 195 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June and July generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Tongue, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 33% *  

Data from: Strathy East, Scotland (26 KM, 16 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

6/10

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