Weather in May 2024

Scotland weather in May 2024

The temperatures in Scotland in May are quite cold with temperatures between 5°C and 12°C, warm clothes are a must.

You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of May in Scotland. We’re expecting roughly 8 to 15 days of rain, so your rubber boots and umbrella are going to see plenty of use this month if you’re keen on staying dry.

Please note that Scotland can expect a few days of snow in May.

Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Scotland in May 2024.

If you’re planning to visit Scotland in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Scotland before you arrive.

Temperatures
Temperatures
12° / 5°
Rainy Days
Rainy Days
8
Snowy Days
Snowy Days
1
Dry Days
Dry Days
22
Rainfall
Rainfall
91
mm
6.6
Sun Hours
6.6
Hrs

Scotland annual weather

Month Temperatures Rainy Days Dry Days Snowy Days Rainfall Weather More details
January 4° / 0° 9 11 11 77 mm
Awful
February 5° / 1° 8 10 10 89 mm
Awful
March 7° / 2° 7 17 7 75 mm
Awful
April 10° / 3° 7 20 3 57 mm
Awful
May 12° / 5° 8 22 1 91 mm
Bad
June 15° / 8° 8 22 0 117 mm
Ok
July 16° / 10° 8 23 0 126 mm
Ok
August 16° / 10° 8 23 0 111 mm
Ok
September 14° / 8° 6 24 0 71 mm
Good
October 11° / 6° 8 23 0 96 mm
Bad
November 7° / 3° 9 17 3 93 mm
Awful
December 4° / 1° 8 16 7 90 mm
Awful
Temperatures in Scotland in May
Rain in Scotland in May

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Weather in Scotland in May - FAQ

What is the average temperature in Scotland in May?
The average temperature in Scotland in May is 5/12° C.
What is the chance of rain in Scotland in May?
On average, there are 8 rainy days in Scotland during May.
Weather wise, is May a good time to visit Scotland?
The weather in Scotland in May is bad.
Can it snow in Scotland in May?
On average, there are 1 snowy days in Scotland in May.
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