Kirkcudbright Weather in May

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

The climate in Kirkcudbright during May can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

May is in the spring in Kirkcudbright and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

Kirkcudbright weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 14.3°C 57.7°F
Nightly temperature 5.3°C 41.5°F
Average temperature 9.8°C 49.6°F
Daily sunshine 6.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 82 mm 3.2 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 9.9°C 49.9°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average May is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kirkcudbright with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Kirkcudbright

Kirkcudbright average temperature in May

May rainfall

Kirkcudbright average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Kirkcudbright 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 Kirkcudbright in May 2024.

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Kirkcudbright weather stats

Kirkcudbright weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.1°C 64.6°F
Driest month: April 80mm 3.1ins
Sunniest month: May 6.4hrs
Coldest month: January 5.5°C 41.9°F
Wettest month: October 162mm 6.4ins
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