Weather · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Edinburgh Weather in May

Expect cool, some rain in Edinburgh through May: highs near 14°C, lows around 7°C, 79mm of rain across the month. It's a reasonable time to visit.

Avg high

14°C

57°F

Avg low

7°C

45°F

Rainfall

79mm

#7 wettest of 12

What to pack

Layers, plus a jacket for mornings and nights. Bring a compact umbrella for the odd shower.

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