Penicuik Weather in May

What's the weather like in Penicuik (Scotland) in May 2026?

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

May is in the spring in Penicuik and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

Penicuik weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 13.1°C 55.5°F
Nightly temperature 4.2°C 39.5°F
Average temperature 8.6°C 47.5°F
Daily sunshine 5.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 68 mm 2.7 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 9.7°C 49.5°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 16.2kph 10 mph

On average May is the 3rd driest month of the year in Penicuik with around 68mm 2.7 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Penicuik

Penicuik average temperature in May

May rainfall

Penicuik average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Penicuik 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 Penicuik in May 2025.

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Penicuik weather stats

Penicuik weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17.1°C 62.8°F
Driest month: April 57mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: May 5.6hrs
Coldest month: February 4.4°C 39.9°F
Wettest month: October 99mm 3.9ins
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