Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
59°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Aviemore
United Kingdom · Europe
Cool days and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
59°F
Lows around 45°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
10 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 18 wet days this month.
58%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.1 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 50° and nights feel near 39°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
23%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
7 mphMay Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 56°F, easing to about 53°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning51°F
Rain31%
Cloud76%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday55°F
Rain43%
Cloud78%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon56°F
Rain46%
Cloud78%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening53°F
Rain33%
Cloud73%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 33 | 3.1 | 15 | 2.8 | 88 |
| Feb | 44 | 35 | 3.3 | 16 | 4.9 | 86 |
| Mar | 48 | 36 | 3.0 | 19 | 6.6 | 83 |
| Apr | 52 | 37 | 2.9 | 15 | 8.6 | 80 |
| May | 59 | 45 | 3.5 | 18 | 10.1 | 79 |
| Jun | 64 | 49 | 2.6 | 15 | 9.1 | 80 |
| Jul | 66 | 53 | 3.9 | 18 | 8.9 | 81 |
| Aug | 65 | 52 | 3.0 | 16 | 8.1 | 83 |
| Sep | 61 | 48 | 3.1 | 15 | 6.6 | 84 |
| Oct | 54 | 44 | 4.5 | 20 | 4.7 | 87 |
| Nov | 48 | 38 | 3.1 | 18 | 3.2 | 89 |
| Dec | 43 | 35 | 4.4 | 18 | 2.2 | 90 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology