Burntisland Weather in May

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

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

May is in the spring in Burntisland 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.

Burntisland weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 13.9°C 56.9°F
Nightly temperature 5.6°C 42°F
Average temperature 9.7°C 49.5°F
Daily sunshine 6.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 58 mm 2.3 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 9°C 48.2°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 15.8kph 10 mph

On average May is the 3rd driest month of the year in Burntisland 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Burntisland

Burntisland average temperature in May

May rainfall

Burntisland average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Burntisland 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 Burntisland in May 2024.

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Burntisland weather stats

Burntisland weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.2°C 64.8°F
Driest month: April 47mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: May 6.1hrs
Coldest month: February 5.7°C 42.3°F
Wettest month: October 76mm 3ins
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