Aberdeen in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Aberdeen in may 2025
The weather in Aberdeen in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
bad weather 4.5cm
Weather at 6am
49°F
Partly Cloudy
36% of time
25%
25%
9%
Weather at 12pm
54°F
Cloudy
33% of time
30%
24%
10%
Weather at 6pm
52°F
Moderate rain at times
30% of time
25%
21%
17%
Weather at 3am
45°F
27%
26%
17%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Aberdeen in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Aberdeen in may.
The climate of Aberdeen in may is bad
The climate in may in Aberdeen is wet (with 3in of precipitation over 5 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in april there is an average of 2in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate is quite cold around this city may, but it is endurable when dressing cosy. Temperatures are up to 54°F. The seasonal minimum is 47°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Aberdeen is 50°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Aberdeen in the month of may with a maximum record of 67°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 36°F in 2020.
On this month of may, day length in Aberdeen is generally 16:33. Sunrise is at 03:49 and sunset is at 20:22.
With an unfavorable weather, the month of may is not recommended to go in this city.
May: another location in Scotland?
If you want to go to Scotland in may, there are destinations with better weather than Aberdeen:
In may, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Dumfries, Dundee and Falkirk have a tolerable climate, but better than Aberdeen.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Aberdeen in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 67°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 36°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 51°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 22km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1in (2011) | ||||
| Snowfall | 4.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.1km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 51% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 03:49 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:22 | ||||
| Length of day | 16:33 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Aberdeen in may 2024:
47°F to 50°F
47°F to 52°F
49°F to 52°F
49°F to 50°F
50°F to 54°F
50°F to 52°F
47°F to 50°F
47°F to 59°F
54°F to 59°F
52°F to 61°F
54°F to 63°F
50°F to 54°F
50°F to 52°F
50°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
50°F to 54°F
50°F to 56°F
52°F to 58°F
50°F to 52°F
50°F to 54°F
49°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
52°F to 54°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 58°F
52°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
50°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in may
Cities near Aberdeen:
| Portlethen in may | bad weather |
| Stonehaven in may | bad weather |
| Inverurie in may | tolerable weather |
| Ellon in may | bad weather |
| Inverbervie in may | bad weather |
| Peterhead in may | bad weather |
| Montrose in may | bad weather |
| Fraserburgh in may | bad weather |
| Macduff in may | bad weather |
| Keith in may | tolerable weather |
| Arbroath in may | bad weather |
| Forfar in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Aberdeen
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Weather data for Aberdeen in may:
Weather data for Aberdeen for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Aberdeen. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Aberdeen can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Aberdeen.