SeasonMapSt Andrews weather in May
United Kingdom
May in St Andrews: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in St Andrews · #758 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 79/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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St Andrews climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 13°C / 56°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Sea temperature | 11°C / 52°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 54 mm / 2.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 16.4 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in St Andrews in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsGolf high season, Late-May half-term in United Kingdom, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for St Andrews's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherSt Andrews's weather peaks June–August.
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What's on in St Andrews in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Rule
Old Course closed on Sundays
1 Jan – 31 DecClosuresNo golf is played on the Old Course on Sundays; it rests, and the town walks over it instead. If you only have a weekend, that is the day to do the beach and the ruins, not the tee sheet. Source ↗
- Season
Golf high season
1 May – 30 SepSummer season opensCrowdedBook earlyLong northern daylight means tee times from dawn to nine at night, and the Old Course ballot fills every day of it. Rooms and green fees are at their highest; October is nearly as good and much cheaper. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of St Andrews — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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St Andrews in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit St Andrews?
- May in St Andrews: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for St Andrews on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
- What is the weather like in St Andrews in May?
- In May, St Andrews averages a daily high of 13.1°C and a low of 7.4°C, with about 53.7 mm of rain over roughly 11 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in St Andrews in May?
- St Andrews has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in May.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — May
Within 300 km: Edinburgh's Blossom in the Meadows around 5 Apr – 5 May, and Aviemore's Ospreys at Loch Garten around 1 Apr – 31 Aug.