Edinburgh Weather in May
In May, Edinburgh averages a high of 14°C (58°F) and a low of 6°C (42°F), based on 56 years of historical weather data from EDINBURGH: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDE.
14°C
Average high
58°F
6°C
Average low
42°F
29°C
Record high
84°F · 1992
-4°C
Record low
24°F · 1981
What to Expect in Edinburgh in May
Typical May days in Edinburgh reach 14°C (58°F) during the afternoon and cool to around 6°C (42°F) overnight. On average, measurable rain falls on about 52% of days this month. Over the past 56 years, May temperatures in Edinburgh have ranged from a record high of 29°C (1992) down to a record low of -4°C (1981).
For a day-by-day look or other months, see the full Edinburgh weather history.