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 score83/100 (A)83/100 (A)
Feels-like high13°C15°C
Avg high / low16° / 8°17° / 8°
Rainfall51 mm62 mm
Rainy days912
Humidity78%77%
Air quality (AQI)4143

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

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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.