Glenrothes Weather in May

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

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

May is in the spring in Glenrothes and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (56°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

Glenrothes weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 13.5°C 56.3°F
Nightly temperature 5.1°C 41.2°F
Average temperature 9.3°C 48.7°F
Daily sunshine 6.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 65 mm 2.6 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 9°C 48.2°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 15.5kph 10 mph

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

May temperatures in Glenrothes

Glenrothes average temperature in May

May rainfall

Glenrothes average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Glenrothes 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 Glenrothes in May 2024.

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Glenrothes weather stats

Glenrothes weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17.9°C 64.2°F
Driest month: April 53mm 2.1ins
Sunniest month: May 6.1hrs
Coldest month: January 5°C 41°F
Wettest month: January 92mm 3.6ins
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