Banff Weather in May

What's the weather like in Banff (Scotland) in May 2024?

The climate in Banff during May can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

May is in the spring in Banff and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

Banff weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 12.8°C 55°F
Nightly temperature 5.3°C 41.5°F
Average temperature 9°C 48.2°F
Daily sunshine 5.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 59 mm 2.3 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 8.7°C 47.6°F
Humidity 84%
Windspeed 18kph 11 mph

On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Banff with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Banff

Banff average temperature in May

May rainfall

Banff average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Banff average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Banff in May 2024.

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Banff weather stats

Banff weather statistics
Hottest month: July 16.9°C 62.4°F
Driest month: February 51mm 2ins
Sunniest month: April 5.1hrs
Coldest month: February 5.5°C 41.9°F
Wettest month: November 84mm 3.3ins
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