Glasgow in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Glasgow in may 2025
The weather in Glasgow 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 0.8cm
Weather at 6am
49°F
Partly Cloudy
23% of time
22%
20%
18%
Weather at 12pm
56°F
Moderate rain at times
34% of time
24%
21%
17%
Weather at 6pm
54°F
Moderate rain at times
34% of time
23%
21%
15%
Weather at 3am
43°F
28%
20%
18%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Glasgow in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Glasgow in may.
The climate of Glasgow in may is tolerable
the weather in Glasgow in may is wet (with 4.4in of precipitation over 7 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in april there is an average of 3.4in of precipitation over 5 days.
The climate is quite cool around this city the month of may, but it is bearable when dressing hot. The high seasonal norm is 58°F. The minimum is 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Glasgow is 52°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Glasgow in the month of may with a maximum record of 76°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 36°F in 2012. You can expect to have about 4 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 13% of time.
In may in Glasgow, the days on average last 16:18. The sun rises at 04:05 and sets at 20:23.
With a correct weather, may is okay (but not the best) to go in that area in Scotland.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Glasgow in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements earlier years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 76°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 36°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 48°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (24%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.3in (2013) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0.8cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 90% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.37km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 58% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:05 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:23 | ||||
| Length of day | 16:18 | ||||
| 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 Glasgow in may 2024:
49°F to 58°F
49°F to 58°F
49°F to 52°F
49°F to 52°F
49°F to 54°F
50°F to 54°F
47°F to 52°F
50°F to 61°F
52°F to 61°F
52°F to 67°F
54°F to 67°F
58°F to 67°F
54°F to 63°F
56°F to 58°F
54°F to 59°F
52°F to 59°F
52°F to 65°F
54°F to 68°F
52°F to 67°F
52°F to 61°F
47°F to 65°F
52°F to 54°F
47°F to 52°F
49°F to 56°F
49°F to 61°F
50°F to 56°F
50°F to 58°F
49°F to 56°F
52°F to 61°F
52°F to 59°F
50°F to 63°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in may
Cities near Glasgow:
| Newton Mearns in may | tolerable weather |
| Paisley in may | tolerable weather |
| East Kilbride in may | tolerable weather |
| Coatbridge in may | tolerable weather |
| Cumbernauld in may | tolerable weather |
| Dumbarton in may | tolerable weather |
| Kilmarnock in may | tolerable weather |
| Falkirk in may | tolerable weather |
| Greenock in may | tolerable weather |
| Helensburgh in may | tolerable weather |
| Stirling in may | tolerable weather |
| Gourock in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Glasgow in may:
Weather data for Glasgow for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Glasgow. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Glasgow 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 Glasgow.