Motherwell Weather in May

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

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

May is in the spring in Motherwell 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.

Motherwell weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 14.1°C 57.4°F
Nightly temperature 5.1°C 41.2°F
Average temperature 9.6°C 49.3°F
Daily sunshine 6.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 64 mm 2.5 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 9.7°C 49.5°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average May is the 3rd driest month of the year in Motherwell with around 64mm 2.5 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 Motherwell

Motherwell average temperature in May

May rainfall

Motherwell average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Motherwell 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 Motherwell in May 2024.

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Motherwell weather stats

Motherwell weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18°C 64.4°F
Driest month: April 53mm 2.1ins
Sunniest month: May 6.1hrs
Coldest month: January 5°C 41°F
Wettest month: November 109mm 4.3ins
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