Elgin Weather in May

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

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

May is in the spring in Elgin and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

Elgin weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 13.1°C 55.6°F
Nightly temperature 4.7°C 40.5°F
Average temperature 8.9°C 48°F
Daily sunshine 5.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 56 mm 2.2 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 8.9°C 48°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 17.3kph 11 mph

On average May is the 3rd driest month of the year in Elgin with around 56mm 2.2 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Elgin

Elgin average temperature in May

May rainfall

Elgin average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Elgin 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 Elgin in May 2024.

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Elgin weather stats

Elgin weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17.2°C 63°F
Driest month: February 48mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: May 5.8hrs
Coldest month: February 5.5°C 41.9°F
Wettest month: August 83mm 3.3ins
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