Fort Augustus in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Fort Augustus in may 2025
The weather in Fort Augustus in the month of 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 7.1cm
Weather at 6am
45°F
Cloudy
29% of time
22%
15%
14%
Weather at 12pm
54°F
Cloudy
37% of time
24%
16%
15%
Weather at 6pm
52°F
Moderate rain at times
27% of time
26%
21%
15%
Weather at 3am
40°F
31%
17%
15%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Fort Augustus in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Fort Augustus in may.
The climate of Fort Augustus in may is bad
the weather in Fort Augustus in may is wet (with 3.9in of precipitation over 6 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 3in of rainfall over 5 days.
The climate is quite cool in this city this month, but it is liveable by dressing cosy. The thermometer averaged maximum of 56°F. The minimum is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Fort Augustus is 50°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Fort Augustus in the month of may with a maximum record of 76°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 20°F in 2020. You can plan to have about 4 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 13% of the month.
Day length in Fort Augustus in may is 16:33. The sun rises at 03:59 and sunset is at 20:32.
With a bad weather, the month of may is not recommended to go in Fort Augustus.
May: another location in Scotland?
If you want to go to Scotland in may, there are destinations with better weather than Fort Augustus:
In may, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Dumfries, Dundee and Falkirk have a tolerable climate, but better than Fort Augustus.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Fort Augustus in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 76°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 20°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 18km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (20%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.1in (2020) | ||||
| Snowfall | 7.1cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 90% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.05km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 66% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 03:59 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:32 | ||||
| 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 Fort Augustus in may 2024:
49°F to 61°F
47°F to 58°F
47°F to 58°F
49°F to 56°F
50°F to 59°F
52°F to 58°F
47°F to 54°F
45°F to 58°F
50°F to 54°F
52°F to 67°F
49°F to 70°F
58°F to 67°F
54°F to 67°F
56°F to 59°F
56°F to 68°F
54°F to 63°F
54°F to 70°F
56°F to 68°F
54°F to 63°F
54°F to 67°F
50°F to 68°F
54°F to 56°F
47°F to 49°F
49°F to 56°F
52°F to 63°F
50°F to 56°F
50°F to 58°F
50°F to 59°F
50°F to 59°F
50°F to 58°F
49°F to 59°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in may
Cities near Fort Augustus:
| Loch Ness Lake in may | tolerable weather |
| Fort William in may | tolerable weather |
| Inverness in may | tolerable weather |
| Aviemore in may | bad weather |
| Dingwall in may | tolerable weather |
| Glencoe in may | bad weather |
| Cairngorms National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Invergordon in may | tolerable weather |
| Nairn in may | tolerable weather |
| Applecross in may | bad weather |
| Loch Maree in may | bad weather |
| Forres in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Fort Augustus in may:
Weather data for Fort Augustus for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Fort Augustus. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Fort Augustus 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 Fort Augustus.