Ullapool weather in May (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Ullapool this May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Ullapool includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 13°C, cooling off to about 6°C at night.

Precipitation

Ullapool in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 114 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

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

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

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

 

Ullapool, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 114 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 178 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (72 KM, 45 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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