Dumfries in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Dumfries in may 2025
The weather in Dumfries in may comes from statistical datas on the last 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
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
49°F
Partly Cloudy
28% of time
21%
17%
16%
Weather at 12pm
56°F
Moderate rain at times
37% of time
20%
18%
17%
Weather at 6pm
54°F
Moderate rain at times
36% of time
24%
18%
11%
Weather at 3am
45°F
23%
22%
20%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Dumfries in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Dumfries in may.
The climate of Dumfries in may is tolerable
The weather in may in Dumfries is wet (with 4.9in of precipitation over 8 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in april there is an average of 3in of precipitation over 5 days.
The climate is rather cool in that area may, but it is tolerable by dressing cosy. Temperatures are up to 58°F. The seasonal minimum is 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Dumfries is 52°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Dumfries in may with a maximum record of 74°F in 2017 and a minimum record of 34°F in 2012. You can hope to have about 3 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 10% of time.
Day length in Dumfries in may is 16:10. The sun rises at 04:06 and sets at 20:16.
With a correct weather, may is okay (but not the best) to go in this city.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Dumfries in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 74°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 34°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 21km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (24%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.7in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 90% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.49km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 54% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:06 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:16 | ||||
| Length of day | 16:10 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Dumfries in may 2024:
49°F to 61°F
50°F to 59°F
49°F to 58°F
47°F to 50°F
49°F to 52°F
50°F to 59°F
50°F to 58°F
52°F to 59°F
52°F to 61°F
50°F to 59°F
54°F to 65°F
54°F to 63°F
52°F to 67°F
56°F to 58°F
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 63°F
56°F to 67°F
56°F to 65°F
54°F to 67°F
52°F to 63°F
47°F to 65°F
54°F to 56°F
49°F to 52°F
50°F to 54°F
49°F to 61°F
52°F to 56°F
50°F to 56°F
50°F to 54°F
52°F to 59°F
52°F to 61°F
50°F to 63°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in may
Cities near Dumfries:
| Kirkcudbright in may | tolerable weather |
| Glen Trool in may | tolerable weather |
| Isle of Whithorn in may | bad weather |
| Hawick in may | tolerable weather |
| Ayr in may | tolerable weather |
| Prestwick in may | tolerable weather |
| Galashiels in may | tolerable weather |
| Girvan in may | bad weather |
| Kilmarnock in may | tolerable weather |
| Troon in may | tolerable weather |
| East Kilbride in may | tolerable weather |
| Irvine in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Dumfries in may:
Weather data for Dumfries for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Dumfries. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Dumfries 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 Dumfries.