May weather forecastDuddingston, United Kingdom

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderate month in Duddingston, United Kingdom, with an average temperature varying between 13°C (55.4°F) and 5.8°C (42.4°F).

Temperature

May's onset brings an average high-temperature of a refreshing 13°C (55.4°F), showing a minute difference from April's 10.6°C (51.1°F). An average nighttime temperature of 5.8°C (42.4°F) is witnessed throughout May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 81%.

Rainfall

In Duddingston, United Kingdom, in May, during 18.5 rainfall days, 36mm (1.42") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Duddingston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 205.2 days and collects up to 512mm (20.16") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Duddingston, United Kingdom, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Duddingston, United Kingdom, is 16h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:52 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:35 am and sunset at 9:45 pm BST.

Sunshine

In Duddingston, the average sunshine in May is 6.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in May, in Duddingston, is 13°C (55.4°F) and the average low-temperature is 5.8°C (42.4°F).

In Duddingston, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.

In Duddingston, United Kingdom, in May, during 18.5 rainfall days, 36mm (1.42") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Duddingston, United Kingdom, snow does not fall in April through October.

In Duddingston, the average day length in May is 16h and 20min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:52 pm. On the last day of the month, in Duddingston, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 4:35 am and sunset at 9:45 pm BST.

The average sunshine duration in May in Duddingston, United Kingdom, is 6.9h.

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Duddingston is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Duddingston, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in May: 13°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 5.8°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (10.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.6°C).

Average pressure in May
Duddingston, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in May: 1015.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1006.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Duddingston, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in May: 15.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (20.4km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (13.1km/h).

Average humidity in May
Duddingston, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (80%).

Average rainfall in May
Duddingston, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in May: 36mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (70mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (25mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Duddingston, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Duddingston, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (24mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Duddingston, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Duddingston, United Kingdom

  • Average daylight in May: 16h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 54min

The months with the most sunshine are April and June (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and October (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Duddingston, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (12.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Duddingston, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Duddingston, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in May: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 52).

Average visibility in May
Duddingston, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June and July (8km).