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The temperatures in Edinburgh in May are quite cold with temperatures between 5°C and 12°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of May in Edinburgh. We’re expecting roughly 8 to 15 days of rain, so your rubber boots and umbrella are going to see plenty of use this month if you’re keen on staying dry.
Please note that Edinburgh can expect a few days of snow in May.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Edinburgh in May 2025.
If you’re planning to visit Edinburgh in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Edinburgh before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4° / 0° | 9 | 11 | 11 | 77 mm | Awful | Edinburgh in January |
| February | 5° / 1° | 8 | 10 | 10 | 89 mm | Awful | Edinburgh in February |
| March | 7° / 2° | 7 | 17 | 7 | 75 mm | Awful | Edinburgh in March |
| April | 10° / 3° | 7 | 20 | 3 | 57 mm | Awful | Edinburgh in April |
| May | 12° / 5° | 8 | 22 | 1 | 91 mm | Bad | Edinburgh in May |
| June | 15° / 8° | 8 | 22 | 0 | 117 mm | Ok | Edinburgh in June |
| July | 16° / 10° | 8 | 23 | 0 | 126 mm | Ok | Edinburgh in July |
| August | 16° / 10° | 8 | 23 | 0 | 111 mm | Ok | Edinburgh in August |
| September | 14° / 8° | 6 | 24 | 0 | 71 mm | Good | Edinburgh in September |
| October | 11° / 6° | 8 | 23 | 0 | 96 mm | Bad | Edinburgh in October |
| November | 7° / 3° | 9 | 17 | 3 | 93 mm | Awful | Edinburgh in November |
| December | 4° / 1° | 8 | 16 | 7 | 90 mm | Awful | Edinburgh in December |