Weather in May 2025

Edinburgh weather in May 2025

The temperatures in Edinburgh in May are quite cold with temperatures between 41°F and 53°F, 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.

Temperatures
Temperatures
53° / 41°
Rainy Days
Rainy Days
8
Snowy Days
Snowy Days
1
Dry Days
Dry Days
22
Rainfall
Rainfall
3.58
in
6.6
Sun Hours
6.6
Hrs

Edinburgh annual weather

Month Temperatures Rainy Days Dry Days Snowy Days Rainfall Weather More details
January 39° / 32° 9 11 11 3.03 in
Awful
February 41° / 33° 8 10 10 3.5 in
Awful
March 44° / 35° 7 17 7 2.95 in
Awful
April 50° / 37° 7 20 3 2.24 in
Awful
May 53° / 41° 8 22 1 3.58 in
Bad
June 59° / 46° 8 22 0 4.61 in
Ok
July 60° / 50° 8 23 0 4.96 in
Ok
August 60° / 50° 8 23 0 4.37 in
Ok
September 57° / 46° 6 24 0 2.8 in
Good
October 51° / 42° 8 23 0 3.78 in
Bad
November 44° / 37° 9 17 3 3.66 in
Awful
December 39° / 33° 8 16 7 3.54 in
Awful
Temperatures in Edinburgh in May
Rain in Edinburgh in May

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Weather in Edinburgh in May - FAQ

What is the average temperature in Edinburgh in May?
The average temperature in Edinburgh in May is 41/53° F.
What is the chance of rain in Edinburgh in May?
On average, there are 8 rainy days in Edinburgh during May.
Weather wise, is May a good time to visit Edinburgh?
The weather in Edinburgh in May is bad.
Can it snow in Edinburgh in May?
On average, there are 1 snowy days in Edinburgh in May.
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