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Weather in The Scottish Borders for May 2026

Your guide to The Scottish Borders weather in May - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • Until now, May 2026 in The Scottish Borders is cooler than usual, with temperatures averaging 10.1 °C, this is -2.5 °C below the typical seasonal average.

  • The forecast for the upcoming days in The Scottish Borders predicts a temperature of 14.9 °C, which is slightly above the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in The Scottish Borders at the beginning of May is 12 °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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  • The climate of The Scottish Borders in May is notably wet, with an average of 11 rainy days, and a total of 46.1 mm of precipitation.

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Average dry days
20
Dry days
Average rainy days
11
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
15°/4°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
19 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
75 %
Avg humidity

The Scottish Borders Weather May

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

Temperatures trend during May in The Scottish Borders

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May weather in The Scottish Borders day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 18° /5° 1.1 mm 5
2 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /4° 1 mm 2
3 May Overcast
Overcast
 10° /4° 3.7 mm 2
4 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /4° 0.2 mm 3
5 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /1° 0.3 mm 3
6 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /1° 0.1 mm 3
7 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 12° /1° 0.1 mm 4
8 May Overcast
Overcast
 12° /3° 0.6 mm 2
9 May Overcast
Overcast
 11° /2° 0.4 mm 3
10 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 14° /1° 0.1 mm 5
11 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /3° 1.1 mm 4
12 May Overcast
Overcast
 15° /4° 1.3 mm 3
13 May Overcast
Overcast
 14° /3° 2.5 mm 3
14 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 12° /2° 3.2 mm 4
15 May Sunny
Sunny
 13° /1° 0.6 mm 5
16 May Sunny
Sunny
 17° /3° 0 mm 5
17 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /2° 0.9 mm 3.3
18 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /2° 0.8 mm 3.2
19 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /4° 5 mm 2.4
20 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /8° 1.5 mm 2.2
21 May Overcast
Overcast
 16° /9° 0.1 mm 3
22 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /11° 1.1 mm 3
23 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 18° /9° 0 mm 4
24 May Overcast
Overcast
 15° /8° 0 mm 3
25 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /10° 0.5 mm 3
26 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /9° 0.1 mm 3
27 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /8° 1.4 mm 3
28 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /7° 3.5 mm 3
29 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /5° 0.2 mm 2
30 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /5° 8.7 mm 4
31 May Light rain
Light rain
 15° /6° 4.1 mm 4
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for The Scottish Borders 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 The Scottish Borders forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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The Scottish Borders in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in The Scottish Borders during May?

Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 15° and colder nights, dipping below 4°.

How much rainfall should be expected in The Scottish Borders during May?

In May, The Scottish Borders can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 46.1 mm across approximately 11 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.

What are the typical wind conditions in The Scottish Borders during May?

The average wind speed in The Scottish Borders during May is 19 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

May rainfall patterns in The Scottish Borders

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for The Scottish Borderss May weather 💧
Typically, The Scottish Borders has 11 rainy days in May with a total of 46.1 mm of rainfall.
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