Elgin in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Elgin in may 2025
The weather in Elgin in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather 14cm
Weather at 6am
49°F
Partly Cloudy
32% of time
24%
22%
12%
Weather at 12pm
54°F
Partly Cloudy
29% of time
29%
22%
15%
Weather at 6pm
52°F
Partly Cloudy
29% of time
28%
23%
17%
Weather at 3am
45°F
27%
24%
18%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Elgin in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Elgin in may.
The climate of Elgin in may is tolerable
The climate in may in Elgin is wet (with 2.4in of rainfall over 4 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 2.1in of rainfall over 3 days.
The climate is rather cool in that locality this month, but it is liveable by dressing warm. Temperatures are up to 56°F. The seasonal minimum is 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Elgin is 52°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Elgin in may with a maximum record of 72°F in 2017 and a minimum record of 38°F in 2012.
Day length in Elgin in may is 16:39. Sunrise is at 03:51 and sets at 20:30.
With an unfavorable weather, may is not the best time to go in that area in Scotland.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Elgin in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements earlier years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 72°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 38°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| 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 | 21km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.7in (2019) | ||||
| Snowfall | 14cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 85% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.13km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 53% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 03:51 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:30 | ||||
| Length of day | 16:39 | ||||
| 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 Elgin in may 2024:
50°F to 56°F
49°F to 54°F
47°F to 56°F
49°F to 52°F
52°F to 54°F
50°F to 52°F
47°F to 50°F
49°F to 61°F
54°F to 59°F
52°F to 61°F
54°F to 63°F
58°F to 65°F
54°F to 61°F
54°F to 63°F
54°F to 63°F
52°F to 61°F
52°F to 59°F
52°F to 56°F
50°F to 56°F
52°F to 59°F
50°F to 61°F
52°F to 54°F
50°F to 52°F
50°F to 56°F
52°F to 63°F
52°F to 58°F
54°F to 58°F
52°F to 61°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
50°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in may
Cities near Elgin:
| Lossiemouth in may | bad weather |
| Forres in may | tolerable weather |
| Buckie in may | bad weather |
| Keith in may | tolerable weather |
| Nairn in may | tolerable weather |
| Macduff in may | bad weather |
| Invergordon in may | tolerable weather |
| Brora in may | bad weather |
| Helmsdale in may | bad weather |
| Inverness in may | tolerable weather |
| Aviemore in may | bad weather |
| Dingwall in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Elgin in may:
Weather data for Elgin for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Elgin. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Elgin 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 Elgin.