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Weather in Edinburgh for May 2026

Your guide to Edinburgh weather in May - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Snowfall in Edinburgh during May is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.
    According to Edinburgh snow forecast for May 2026, 1 snowy day is expected at the beginning of May at Thursday, 7 May.

    • Temperatures

  • The forecast for the first days of May 2026 in Edinburgh predicts temperatures to be around 12 °C, close to the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Edinburgh at the beginning of May is 11.4 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 15.6 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Edinburgh experiences heavy rainfall in May, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 77.2 mm.

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Average dry days
7
Dry days
Average rainy days
24
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
14°/6°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
17 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
79 %
Avg humidity

Edinburgh Weather May

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April
June
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Patchy rain possible
17°
2
Patchy rain possible
15°
3
Patchy rain possible
8°
4
Partly cloudy
12°
5
Patchy rain possible
10°
6
Moderate rain
10°
7
Moderate rain
8°
8
Patchy rain possible
11°
9
Partly cloudy
13°
10
Patchy rain possible
11°
11
Patchy rain possible
11°
12
Moderate rain
10°
13
Patchy rain possible
15°
14
Cloudy
14°
15
Patchy rain possible
15°
16
Patchy rain possible
14°
17
Patchy rain possible
16°
18
Moderate rain at times
17°
19
Overcast
15°
20
Moderate rain at times
15°
21
Cloudy
14°
22
Patchy rain possible
14°
23
Overcast
14°
24
Patchy rain possible
15°
25
Light rain shower
15°
26
Light rain shower
14°
27
Overcast
15°
28
Overcast
15°
29
Overcast
16°
30
Patchy rain possible
17°
31
Partly cloudy
17°

Temperatures trend during May in Edinburgh

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

May weather in Edinburgh day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /5° 1.2 mm 0 cm
2 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /8° 2.1 mm 0 cm
3 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /7° 2.7 mm 0 cm
4 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 12° /5° 0 mm 0 cm
5 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /5° 0.7 mm 0 cm
6 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 10° /0° 5.1 mm 0 cm
7 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 8° /1° 6 mm 0.1 cm
8 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /0° 0.3 mm 0 cm
9 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 13° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
10 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /5° 0.8 mm 0 cm
11 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /8° 1.9 mm 0 cm
12 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 10° /8° 11 mm 0 cm
13 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /7° 0.5 mm 0 cm
14 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 14° /7° 1.4 mm 0 cm
15 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /6° 0.2 mm 0 cm
16 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /6° 3.4 mm 0 cm
17 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /6° 1.1 mm 0 cm
18 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 17° /7° 4.4 mm 0 cm
19 May Overcast
Overcast
 15° /7° 0.6 mm 0 cm
20 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 15° /6° 1.6 mm 0 cm
21 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 14° /7° 2.8 mm 0 cm
22 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /7° 5.3 mm 0 cm
23 May Overcast
Overcast
 14° /6° 5.6 mm 0 cm
24 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /7° 4.1 mm 0 cm
25 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 15° /6° 2.2 mm 0 cm
26 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 14° /6° 4.7 mm 0 cm
27 May Overcast
Overcast
 15° /7° 0.4 mm 0 cm
28 May Overcast
Overcast
 15° /6° 1 mm 0 cm
29 May Overcast
Overcast
 16° /7° 4.4 mm 0 cm
30 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /7° 2.5 mm 0 cm
31 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 17° /7° 2.6 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Edinburgh in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Edinburgh forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Edinburgh in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Edinburgh during May?

During May, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 14° and lows near 6°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.

How much rainfall should be expected in Edinburgh during May?

Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Edinburgh during May, with a total of 77.2 mm spread over approximately 24 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.

What are the typical wind conditions in Edinburgh during May?

The average wind speed in Edinburgh during May is 17 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Edinburgh snow forecast May 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Edinburgh’s snowy potential this May ❄️

May rainfall patterns in Edinburgh

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Edinburghs May weather 💧
Typically, Edinburgh has 24 rainy days in May with a total of 77.2 mm of rainfall.

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