Weather on May 1 in Edinburgh

Historical weather data for May 1 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Avg High13°C (56°F)
Avg Low6°C (42°F)
Warmest199716°C
Coldest19794°C

Based on 55 years of data from EDINBURGH: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDE

About This Date

May 1st in Edinburgh, United Kingdom typically brings cool spring weather, with average highs around 13°C and lows near 6°C. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 1st was in 1997 (16°C average), while the coldest was 1979 (4°C) — a 22°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 45% of May 1st dates historically, with the wettest May 1st recording 0.71" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Planning for May 1st in Edinburgh? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Year by Year History

YearHighLowPrecip
202516°C (61°F)9°C (48°F)0"
202413°C (56°F)8°C (46°F)0"
202312°C (53°F)8°C (47°F)0"
202212°C (53°F)10°C (50°F)0"
202113°C (56°F)3°C (37°F)0"
202016°C (60°F)5°C (41°F)0.06"
201914°C (58°F)9°C (49°F)0.02"
201813°C (55°F)0°C (32°F)0.18"
201711°C (52°F)8°C (47°F)0"
201613°C (56°F)6°C (42°F)0.36"
20159°C (48°F)-1°C (30°F)0"
201411°C (51°F)5°C (41°F)0.14"
201314°C (57°F)7°C (44°F)0.04"
20129°C (48°F)7°C (45°F)0"
201115°C (59°F)4°C (40°F)0"
20109°C (48°F)7°C (45°F)0"
200915°C (59°F)4°C (40°F)0.05"
200814°C (57°F)7°C (44°F)0.14"
200712°C (54°F)6°C (43°F)0"
200612°C (53°F)6°C (42°F)0.04"
200516°C (60°F)8°C (46°F)0.71"
200414°C (58°F)7°C (45°F)0"
200313°C (55°F)7°C (45°F)0.22"
200214°C (58°F)4°C (39°F)0.34"
200119°C (66°F)2°C (35°F)0"
200018°C (65°F)6°C (43°F)0"
199913°C (55°F)3°C (38°F)0"
199816°C (60°F)1°C (34°F)0"
199721°C (70°F)12°C (53°F)0"
19968°C (47°F)3°C (37°F)0.7"
199519°C (67°F)8°C (47°F)0"
199413°C (56°F)6°C (43°F)0.04"
199312°C (53°F)7°C (45°F)0.55"
199214°C (57°F)7°C (44°F)0.01"
199115°C (59°F)4°C (40°F)0"
199016°C (61°F)7°C (44°F)0"
198918°C (65°F)11°C (51°F)0"
198812°C (53°F)6°C (42°F)0.42"
19879°C (49°F)4°C (40°F)0.51"
198614°C (58°F)9°C (49°F)0"
198514°C (58°F)4°C (39°F)0"
198417°C (62°F)3°C (38°F)0"
19837°C (45°F)6°C (42°F)0.02"
19829°C (49°F)3°C (37°F)0.1"
198111°C (51°F)1°C (33°F)0"
198011°C (52°F)6°C (43°F)0"
19798°C (47°F)-1°C (31°F)0.02"
19788°C (47°F)5°C (41°F)0"
19779°C (48°F)3°C (37°F)0.04"
197614°C (58°F)6°C (42°F)0.01"
197513°C (55°F)5°C (41°F)0"
197411°C (52°F)3°C (38°F)0.58"
197313°C (55°F)2°C (36°F)0"
197216°C (60°F)7°C (44°F)0.24"
197117°C (62°F)2°C (36°F)0"

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