Carnoustie in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Carnoustie in may 2025
The weather in Carnoustie in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
bad weather
Weather at 6am
49°F
Partly Cloudy
34% of time
28%
28%
5%
Weather at 12pm
54°F
Cloudy
35% of time
33%
25%
4%
Weather at 6pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
30% of time
29%
29%
10%
Weather at 3am
47°F
29%
28%
16%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Carnoustie in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Carnoustie in may.
The climate of Carnoustie in may is bad
The climate in may in Carnoustie is wet (with 1.6in of precipitation over 2 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 1.1in of rainfall over 1 days.
The climate is rather cold there may, but it is bearable when dressing hot. Temperatures are up to 54°F. The minimum is 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Carnoustie is 50°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Carnoustie in may with a maximum record of 67°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 36°F in 2020.
On average, in Carnoustie, the days of may last 16:26. Sunrise is at 03:55 and sets at 20:21.
With an unfavorable weather, may is not recommended to go there.
May: another location in Scotland?
If you want to go to Scotland in may, there are destinations with better weather than Carnoustie:
In may, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Dumfries, Dundee and Falkirk have a tolerable climate, but better than Carnoustie.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Carnoustie in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 67°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 36°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| 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 | 23km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.7in (2011) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.24km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 50% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 03:55 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:21 | ||||
| Length of day | 16:26 | ||||
| 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 Carnoustie in may 2024:
47°F to 52°F
49°F to 54°F
49°F to 50°F
49°F to 50°F
50°F to 56°F
50°F to 52°F
47°F to 49°F
47°F to 59°F
52°F to 61°F
52°F to 59°F
52°F to 59°F
50°F to 54°F
50°F to 52°F
50°F to 54°F
50°F to 56°F
52°F to 54°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 58°F
52°F to 54°F
50°F to 54°F
49°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
50°F to 54°F
52°F to 54°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 54°F
52°F to 58°F
50°F to 56°F
52°F to 58°F
54°F to 59°F
50°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in may
Cities near Carnoustie:
| Monifieth in may | tolerable weather |
| Arbroath in may | bad weather |
| Dundee in may | tolerable weather |
| St Andrews in may | tolerable weather |
| Forfar in may | tolerable weather |
| Montrose in may | bad weather |
| Anstruther in may | bad weather |
| Blairgowrie in may | tolerable weather |
| Methil in may | tolerable weather |
| Glenrothes in may | tolerable weather |
| Inverbervie in may | bad weather |
| Perth in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Carnoustie
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Weather data for Carnoustie in may:
Weather data for Carnoustie for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Carnoustie. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Carnoustie 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 Carnoustie.