Musselburgh in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Musselburgh in may 2025
The weather in Musselburgh in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather 2.8cm
Weather at 6am
49°F
Partly Cloudy
29% of time
22%
22%
12%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Moderate rain at times
31% of time
26%
20%
17%
Weather at 6pm
54°F
Moderate rain at times
33% of time
23%
20%
17%
Weather at 3am
45°F
27%
19%
18%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Musselburgh in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Musselburgh in may.
The climate of Musselburgh in may is tolerable
The climate in may in Musselburgh is wet (with 3.5in of precipitation over 6 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in april there is an average of 2.4in of rainfall over 4 days.
The climate is fairly cold here this month, but it is liveable by dressing cosy. The thermometer averaged maximum of 58°F. The minimum is 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Musselburgh is 52°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Musselburgh in the month of may with a maximum record of 77°F in 2017 and a minimum record of 36°F in 2012.
Day length in Musselburgh in may is 16:20. Sunrise is at 03:59 and sunset is at 20:19.
With a correct weather, may is okay (but not the best) to go in that area in Scotland.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Musselburgh 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 | 77°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 36°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 | 50°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 48°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 21km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (20%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.3in (2013) | ||||
| Snowfall | 2.8cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 89% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.67km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 55% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 03:59 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:19 | ||||
| Length of day | 16:20 | ||||
| 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 Musselburgh in may 2024:
47°F to 56°F
49°F to 54°F
49°F to 50°F
49°F to 52°F
50°F to 59°F
50°F to 52°F
47°F to 52°F
50°F to 63°F
52°F to 63°F
52°F to 65°F
52°F to 65°F
56°F to 67°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
52°F to 59°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 59°F
54°F to 65°F
52°F to 59°F
50°F to 59°F
49°F to 59°F
50°F to 54°F
50°F to 52°F
50°F to 58°F
50°F to 59°F
50°F to 56°F
50°F to 59°F
50°F to 59°F
52°F to 63°F
52°F to 59°F
50°F to 63°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in may
Cities near Musselburgh:
| Prestonpans in may | tolerable weather |
| Cockenzie in may | tolerable weather |
| Edinburgh in may | tolerable weather |
| Burntisland in may | tolerable weather |
| Kirkcaldy in may | tolerable weather |
| North Berwick in may | bad weather |
| Methil in may | tolerable weather |
| Glenrothes in may | tolerable weather |
| Dunfermline in may | tolerable weather |
| Livingston in may | tolerable weather |
| Dunbar in may | bad weather |
| Bo'ness in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Musselburgh in may:
Weather data for Musselburgh for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Musselburgh. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Musselburgh 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 Musselburgh.