Buckhaven Weather in May

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

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

May is in the spring in Buckhaven and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

Buckhaven weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 13.7°C 56.7°F
Nightly temperature 5.7°C 42.3°F
Average temperature 9.7°C 49.5°F
Daily sunshine 6.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 58 mm 2.3 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 9°C 48.2°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Buckhaven with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Buckhaven

Buckhaven average temperature in May

May rainfall

Buckhaven average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Buckhaven 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 Buckhaven in May 2024.

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Buckhaven weather stats

Buckhaven weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.3°C 64.9°F
Driest month: April 48mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: May 6.2hrs
Coldest month: January 5.6°C 42.1°F
Wettest month: January 75mm 3ins
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