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Weather in Scotland for May 2026

Your guide to Scotland weather in May - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • Until now, May 2026 in Scotland is slightly cooler than the historical average by -1.9 °C.

  • The forecast for the upcoming days in Scotland predicts a temperature of 15.4 °C, which is slightly above the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Scotland at the beginning of May is 12.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 16.1 °C by the end of May.

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  • Scotland 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

Scotland Weather May

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

What’s the Weather Like in Scotland This May?

Discover the average temperatures and weather trends across Scotland’s cities this May.
Patchy rain possibleEdinburgh14 °C / 6 °CPatchy rain possibleGlasgow14 °C / 6 °CPatchy rain possibleAberdeen12 °C / 6 °CPatchy rain possibleInverness15 °C / 5 °CPatchy rain possibleFort William13 °C / 6 °CPatchy rain possibleDundee15 °C / 6 °CPatchy rain possiblePerth16 °C / 7 °CPatchy rain possibleStranraer13 °C / 8 °CPatchy rain possiblePortree14 °C / 7 °CPatchy rain possibleIsland of Skye13 °C / 7 °CPatchy rain possibleDumfries15 °C / 7 °CPatchy rain possibleLerwick10 °C / 8 °CMore Locations

Temperatures trend during May in Scotland

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May weather in Scotland day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /5° 0.9 mm 3
2 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /5° 1 mm 3
3 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /5° 4.8 mm 3
4 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /5° 1.9 mm 3
5 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /4° 0.6 mm 3
6 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 13° /4° 3.3 mm 3
7 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /4° 0.3 mm 3
8 May Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 14° /5° 3.1 mm 3
9 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /7° 1.2 mm 3
10 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 15° /6° 1.9 mm 4
11 May Overcast
Overcast
 15° /5° 3.1 mm 4
12 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 15° /7° 4.1 mm 3
13 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /7° 1.2 mm 3
14 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 13° /6° 1.7 mm 3
15 May Overcast
Overcast
 14° /5° 0.2 mm 4
16 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /4° 1.2 mm 4.7
17 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /4° 1.4 mm 4
18 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /4° 0.6 mm 3
19 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 13° /7° 7.2 mm 2.3
20 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /9° 2.1 mm 3.4
21 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 18° /11° 0.1 mm 4
22 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /12° 0.5 mm 3
23 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 20° /11° 0 mm 5
24 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 17° /10° 0 mm 4
25 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /11° 0.2 mm 3
26 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /10° 0 mm 3
27 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /11° 0.1 mm 3
28 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 17° /10° 8.2 mm 3
29 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /8° 0.1 mm 3
30 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /7° 2.5 mm 4
31 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 17° /7° 2.6 mm 4
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Scotland 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 Scotland forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Scotland in May - FAQ

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

Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Scotland 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 Scotland during May?

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

May rainfall patterns in Scotland

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Scotlands May weather 💧
Typically, Scotland has 24 rainy days in May with a total of 77.2 mm of rainfall.
Counties in Scotland
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Aberdeen CityAberdeenshireArgyll and ButeCity of EdinburghDumfries and GallowayDundee CityEast AyrshireEast LothianEilean SiarFifeGlasgow CityHighlandInverclydeMorayNorth AyrshireOrkney IslandsPerth and KinrossRenfrewshireShetland IslandsSouth AyrshireSouth LanarkshireStirlingThe Scottish Borders
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AberdeenDumfriesDundeeEdinburghFort WilliamGlasgowInvernessIsland of SkyePerthStranraer
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