Galashiels Weather in May
What's the weather like in Galashiels (Scotland) in May 2024?
The climate in Galashiels during May can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.
May is in the spring in Galashiels and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 13.8°C 56.8°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 4.8°C 40.6°F |
| Average temperature | 9.3°C 48.7°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 65 mm 2.6 ins |
| Rainy days | 16 days |
| Sea temperature | 9°C 48.3°F |
| Humidity | 80% |
| Windspeed | 15.8kph 10 mph |
On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Galashiels with around 65mm 2.6 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.
May temperatures in Galashiels
May rainfall
May hourly sunshine
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 Galashiels in May 2024.
Other monthly averages
Galashiels weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 18°C 64.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | April | 50mm 2ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 6hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 4.9°C 40.8°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 81mm 3.2ins |
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