Peterhead Weather in May

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

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

May is in the spring in Peterhead and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

Peterhead weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 11.8°C 53.2°F
Nightly temperature 5.6°C 42°F
Average temperature 8.7°C 47.6°F
Daily sunshine 6.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 55 mm 2.2 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 8.7°C 47.6°F
Humidity 86%
Windspeed 19.3kph 12 mph

On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Peterhead with around 55mm 2.2 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Peterhead

Peterhead average temperature in May

May rainfall

Peterhead average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Peterhead 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 Peterhead in May 2024.

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Peterhead weather stats

Peterhead weather statistics
Hottest month: August 16.3°C 61.3°F
Driest month: February 50mm 2ins
Sunniest month: May 6.3hrs
Coldest month: February 5.7°C 42.3°F
Wettest month: November 82mm 3.2ins
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