Edinburgh vs Fort William in May

Fort William is the better pick in May — 88 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Fort William is cool, rainy, clean air, while Edinburgh is cool, a little rain, clean air.

Edinburgh vs Fort WilliamMay climate, side by side

EdinburghFort William
Comfort score83/100 (A)88/100 (A)
Feels-like high13°C14°C
Avg high / low16° / 8°16° / 7°
Rainfall51 mm104 mm
Rainy days915
Humidity78%79%
Air quality (AQI)4136

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Edinburgh vs Fort William in May — FAQ

Is May better in Edinburgh or Fort William?
Fort William is the better pick in May — 88 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Fort William is cool, rainy, clean air, while Edinburgh is cool, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Edinburgh vs Fort William in May?
In May, Edinburgh averages 16°C high / 8°C low with about 51 mm of rain; Fort William averages 16°C high / 7°C low with about 104 mm.