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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

  • In general, the average temperature in The Scottish Borders at the beginning of May is 12.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly increase, reaching an average of 12.7 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • 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
17°
2
Patchy rain possible
12°
3
Overcast
11°
4
Patchy rain possible
7°
5
Patchy rain possible
12°
6
Partly cloudy
14°
7
Cloudy
13°
8
Overcast
14°
9
Overcast
16°
10
Partly cloudy
16°
11
Patchy rain possible
18°
12
Overcast
18°
13
Overcast
19°
14
Partly cloudy
15°
15
Sunny
15°
16
Sunny
17°
17
Partly cloudy
17°
18
Patchy rain possible
16°
19
Overcast
14°
20
Patchy rain possible
17°
21
Cloudy
17°
22
Partly cloudy
13°
23
Overcast
15°
24
Patchy rain possible
17°
25
Light rain shower
12°
26
Light rain shower
9°
27
Light rain shower
11°
28
Patchy rain possible
13°
29
Light rain shower
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
 17° /7° 1.1 mm 4
2 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /3° 0.2 mm 3
3 May Overcast
Overcast
 11° /4° 0 mm 3
4 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /3° 0.1 mm 2
5 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /2° 0.2 mm 3
6 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 14° /1° 0 mm 4
7 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 13° /2° 0 mm 3
8 May Overcast
Overcast
 14° /1° 0 mm 3
9 May Overcast
Overcast
 16° /4° 0 mm 4
10 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 16° /4° 0 mm 5
11 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /6° 0.6 mm 4
12 May Overcast
Overcast
 18° /6° 0 mm 4
13 May Overcast
Overcast
 19° /5° 0 mm 4
14 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 15° /4° 0 mm 5
15 May Sunny
Sunny
 15° /3° 0 mm 5
16 May Sunny
Sunny
 17° /3° 0 mm 5
17 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 17° /4° 0 mm 5
18 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /6° 0.1 mm 4
19 May Overcast
Overcast
 14° /5° 0 mm 3
20 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /4° 0.1 mm 4
21 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 17° /4° 0 mm 4
22 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 13° /4° 0.1 mm 4
23 May Overcast
Overcast
 15° /2° 2.5 mm 4
24 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /8° 8.3 mm 4
25 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 12° /5° 2.3 mm 3
26 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 9° /5° 5 mm 2
27 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 11° /4° 1.2 mm 3
28 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /3° 0.4 mm 3
29 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 14° /9° 11 mm 3
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

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