Paisley Weather in May

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

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

May is in the spring in Paisley and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

Paisley weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 14°C 57.1°F
Nightly temperature 5.7°C 42.2°F
Average temperature 9.8°C 49.6°F
Daily sunshine 6.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 79 mm 3.1 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 9.8°C 49.6°F
Humidity 77%
Windspeed 15.5kph 10 mph

On average May is the 3rd driest month of the year in Paisley with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Paisley

Paisley average temperature in May

May rainfall

Paisley average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Paisley 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 Paisley in May 2024.

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Paisley weather stats

Paisley weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17.6°C 63.7°F
Driest month: April 68mm 2.7ins
Sunniest month: May 6.3hrs
Coldest month: February 5.3°C 41.5°F
Wettest month: October 148mm 5.8ins
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