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Weather in Edinburgh for May 2025

Your guide to Edinburgh weather in May - trends and predictions
  • In general, the average temperature in Edinburgh at the beginning of May is 12 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 16.4 °C by the end of May.

  • Edinburgh sees moderate rainfall in May, averaging 7 rainy days.

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Average dry days
24
Dry days
Average rainy days
7
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
16°/6°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
15 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
83 %
Avg humidity

Edinburgh in May average weather

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Temperatures trend during May in Edinburgh

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May weather day by day

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Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
13° /5° 1.3 mm 3
2 May Overcast
Overcast
11° /6° 0.2 mm 3
3 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
11° /7° 0.4 mm 3
4 May Overcast
Overcast
10° /6° 0.5 mm 3
5 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
12° /6° 1 mm 3
6 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
13° /6° 5.3 mm 3
7 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
14° /7° 0.4 mm 4
8 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
16° /7° 6.7 mm 4
9 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
17° /9° 0.5 mm 4
10 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
15° /7° 2 mm 4
11 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
17° /7° 4 mm 4
12 May Overcast
Overcast
17° /9° 6 mm 4
13 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
16° /8° 0.7 mm 4
14 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
12° /8° 3.5 mm 3
15 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
15° /6° 0.5 mm 4
16 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
14° /7° 0.3 mm 4
17 May Overcast
Overcast
15° /6° 0.1 mm 4
18 May Overcast
Overcast
17° /8° 0.1 mm 4
19 May Overcast
Overcast
15° /7° 0.1 mm 4
20 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
16° /7° 0.7 mm 4
21 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
15° /7° 1.1 mm 4
22 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
15° /9° 12 mm 4
23 May Overcast
Overcast
14° /8° 6.1 mm 4
24 May Overcast
Overcast
16° /7° 1.5 mm 4
25 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
17° /5° 1.1 mm 5
26 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
15° /7° 7 mm 4
27 May Overcast
Overcast
16° /8° 0.5 mm 4
28 May Cloudy
Cloudy
15° /6° 2.1 mm 4
29 May Sunny
Sunny
18° /7° 6.7 mm 5
30 May Sunny
Sunny
17° /7° 3.4 mm 5
31 May Sunny
Sunny
17° /7° 0 mm 5
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.

Edinburgh in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Edinburgh during May?
Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 16° and cooler nights around 6°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.
How much rainfall should be expected in Edinburgh during May?
Significant rainfall exceeding 109.7 mm is expected in Edinburgh during May, occurring over more than 7 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
What are the typical wind conditions in Edinburgh during May?
The average wind speed in Edinburgh during May is 15 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

May rainfall patterns in Edinburgh

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