Carnoustie Weather in May

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

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

May is in the spring in Carnoustie and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

Carnoustie weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 12.9°C 55.2°F
Nightly temperature 5.5°C 41.9°F
Average temperature 9.2°C 48.6°F
Daily sunshine 6.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 61 mm 2.4 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 8.7°C 47.6°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average May is the 6th driest month of the year in Carnoustie with around 61mm 2.4 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Carnoustie

Carnoustie average temperature in May

May rainfall

Carnoustie average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Carnoustie 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 Carnoustie in May 2024.

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Carnoustie weather stats

Carnoustie weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17.7°C 63.9°F
Driest month: April 48mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: April 5.6hrs
Coldest month: January 5.3°C 41.5°F
Wettest month: January 79mm 3.1ins
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