Wick weather in May (Highlands, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Wick as May approaches? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Wick typically includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 11°C, cooling down at night to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Wick in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 17 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 195 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July, August and September 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 Wick climate page with graphs.

 

Wick, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 62 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 33% *  

Data from: Strathy East, Scotland (56 KM, 35 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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