What is the weather like in Edinburgh vs Manchester in May?

In May, Edinburgh averages 16°C high / 8°C low with about 51 mm of rain; Manchester averages 17°C high / 8°C low with about 62 mm.

Edinburgh vs Manchester in May

Edinburgh and Manchester are nearly tied in May — 83 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is cool, a little rain, clean air; Manchester is cool, a little rain, clean air.

Edinburgh vs Manchester — May climate, side by side

	Edinburgh	Manchester
Comfort score	83/100 (A)	83/100 (A)
Feels-like high	13°C	15°C
Avg high / low	16° / 8°	17° / 8°
Rainfall	51 mm	62 mm
Rainy days	9	12
Humidity	78%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	41	43

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

Edinburgh vs Manchester in May — FAQ

Is May better in Edinburgh or Manchester?: Edinburgh and Manchester are nearly tied in May — 83 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is cool, a little rain, clean air; Manchester is cool, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Edinburgh vs Manchester in May?: In May, Edinburgh averages 16°C high / 8°C low with about 51 mm of rain; Manchester averages 17°C high / 8°C low with about 62 mm.