Scotland > Scotland, weather in May: Climate and travel budget
Scotland in May : Travel budget & tourist seasons.
Budget your trip depending on your departure time.
Beyond the tourist season (low, medium or high season) of the destination country, prices of your flight, hotel or all-inclusive stays may also vary depending on the demand in your country (our rates are evaluated from western Europe).
Thus, from western Europe, a stay will often be more expensive for a start during the school holidays.
In May, here's what you can expect on average:
• All-inclusive stays: 1517 € / week
• Round-trip flight: 100 €
• Tourist season: low
Climate in May, picked destinations
In May, weather conditions in Scotland make it a medium trip destination. Among our chosen destinations (see below), the average temperatures you'll face in May would be between 6.8°C and 14.0°C, with exceptional possible peaks as low as -4°C and high as 27°C as observed in previous years.Depending on your exact destination, you can face more or less rain, the average amount of rain observed during May in Scotland is 61 mm and you can have between 10 and 23 rainy days. If you want to avoid rain, your preferred destination could be Edinburgh.
Note that the gap in temperature between the different areas in the country is low but the number of rainy days can vary greatly, therefore you should pick your destination carefully if you decide to go in Scotland in May.
Based on weather conditions, our advice for one of the best destinations in Scotland during May is Edinburgh.
Click on the name of a city to read more details about it, have more climate data history and see weather forecasts.
| City | Sunlight (h/d) | Average T min (°C) | Average T max (°C) | Record T min (°C) | Record T max (°C) | Precipitations (mm) | Wet days | Rating |
| Aberdeen | 6 | 6 | 13 | -2 | 22 | 60 | 21 |  |
| Edinburgh | 6 | 7 | 15 | -1 | 23 | 53 | 10 | |
| Glasgow | 6 | 7 | 15 | -4 | 27 | 60 | 20 | |
| Ile de Skye | 6 | 8 | 13 | -1 | 22 | 80 | 15 | |
| Inverness | 6 | 6 | 14 | -3 | 25 | 50 | 23 | |
Scotland: Climate & Weather
The main feature of the Scottish climate is its variability: The weather is generally humid, but it is rare to have an entire rainy day.
Spring is the driest season, the sunshine is stronger and the temperatures begin to warm up: This is the best time to visit the country. In the summer, days are longer, especially to the north where the sun sets later, but downpours occur more often.
In autumn the weather is very changeable and the cold sets in quickly. The winter itself is not very cold, but the sun appears only for a few hours each day in the north.
Spring is the driest season, the sunshine is stronger and the temperatures begin to warm up: This is the best time to visit the country. In the summer, days are longer, especially to the north where the sun sets later, but downpours occur more often.
In autumn the weather is very changeable and the cold sets in quickly. The winter itself is not very cold, but the sun appears only for a few hours each day in the north.
Scotland: Map
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