Shotts Weather in May

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

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

May is in the spring in Shotts and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

Shotts weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 13.6°C 56.5°F
Nightly temperature 4.4°C 39.9°F
Average temperature 9°C 48.2°F
Daily sunshine 6 hrs
Avg rainfall 63 mm 2.5 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 9.7°C 49.5°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average May is the 3rd driest month of the year in Shotts with around 63mm 2.5 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 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Shotts

Shotts average temperature in May

May rainfall

Shotts average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Shotts 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 Shotts in May 2024.

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Shotts weather stats

Shotts weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17.6°C 63.7°F
Driest month: April 52mm 2ins
Sunniest month: May 6hrs
Coldest month: January 4.6°C 40.3°F
Wettest month: October 102mm 4ins
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