Edinburgh weather in May
May in Edinburgh: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Edinburgh · #285 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 82/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Edinburgh climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 14°C / 57°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 7°C / 44°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Rainfall | 57 mm / 2.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 16.3 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 cm / 0 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Edinburgh in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Edinburgh?
- May in Edinburgh: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Edinburgh on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
- What is the weather like in Edinburgh in May?
- In May, Edinburgh averages a daily high of 13.8°C and a low of 6.8°C, with about 57 mm of rain over roughly 13 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Edinburgh in May?
- Edinburgh has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in May.