Cool
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom in May
Weather score26Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 57mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
14°C
Rain
57mm
Sun
5.3h
Sea
10°C
Weather score
26
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 57mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 10°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May14°C average high
May is close to Edinburgh's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May57mm average rain
May is close to Edinburgh's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May5.3 hours average sun
May is one of Edinburgh's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May10°C average sea
May is close to Edinburgh's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May26 weather score
May sits close to Edinburgh's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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