St Andrews in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in St Andrews in may 2025
The weather in St Andrews in may comes from statistical datas on the past 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
Weather at 6am
49°F
Partly Cloudy
33% of time
27%
22%
10%
Weather at 12pm
54°F
Partly Cloudy
34% of time
32%
21%
9%
Weather at 6pm
54°F
Partly Cloudy
32% of time
29%
24%
15%
Weather at 3am
45°F
30%
26%
16%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in St Andrews in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in St Andrews in may.
The climate of St Andrews in may is tolerable
The climate in may in St Andrews is wet (with 2.2in of precipitation over 4 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 1.5in of precipitation over 2 days.
The climate is relatively fresh there the month of may, but it is livable when dressing warm. The high seasonal norm is 56°F. The minimum is 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in St Andrews is 52°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in St Andrews in may with a maximum record of 68°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 36°F in 2012.
On this month of may, day length in St Andrews is generally 16:24. Sunrise is at 03:56 and sunset is at 20:20.
With a bad weather, may is not the best time to go there in Scotland.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of St Andrews in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 68°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 36°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| 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 | 22km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (11%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1in (2011) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.21km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 49% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 03:56 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:20 | ||||
| Length of day | 16:24 | ||||
| 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 St Andrews in may 2024:
49°F to 52°F
49°F to 52°F
49°F to 50°F
49°F to 50°F
50°F to 58°F
50°F to 52°F
47°F to 49°F
47°F to 59°F
52°F to 61°F
52°F to 61°F
52°F to 61°F
52°F to 56°F
50°F to 52°F
50°F to 52°F
50°F to 56°F
52°F to 54°F
52°F to 54°F
52°F to 58°F
50°F to 54°F
52°F to 54°F
49°F to 56°F
52°F to 54°F
52°F to 54°F
52°F to 54°F
52°F to 56°F
50°F to 54°F
52°F to 58°F
50°F to 56°F
52°F to 59°F
52°F to 59°F
50°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in may
Cities near St Andrews:
| Anstruther in may | bad weather |
| Monifieth in may | tolerable weather |
| Dundee in may | tolerable weather |
| Carnoustie in may | bad weather |
| Methil in may | tolerable weather |
| Glenrothes in may | tolerable weather |
| Arbroath in may | bad weather |
| North Berwick in may | bad weather |
| Kirkcaldy in may | tolerable weather |
| Forfar in may | tolerable weather |
| Perth in may | tolerable weather |
| Burntisland in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for St Andrews in may:
Weather data for St Andrews for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in St Andrews. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in St Andrews 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 St Andrews.