The weather in May in Aviemore

It's cool to moderate in May in Aviemore with an average temperature of 15°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 11°C to a high of 18°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 9°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? May isn’t a good month to be in Aviemore. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Aviemore, Scotland. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 28°C in 2020, Aviemore reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 4°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -4°C to a highest value of 13°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In May, there is an average of 63 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,9 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Aviemore

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Aviemore. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Aviemore New York
Average temperature 15°C 22°C
Max. temperature 18°C 28°C
Min. temperature 2°C -5°C
Total precipitation 63 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 9 days 14 days
Total snowfall 0,9 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 1 day 0 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Aviemore with cool temps, averaging around 14°C during the day and nights around 4°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 16°C, with nights around 6°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Aviemore is around 17°C, while nighttime temps are about 7°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Aviemore, Scotland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Aviemore

Temperature in May in Aviemore over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Aviemore, Scotland. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Aviemore

Total precipitation in May in Aviemore over the years

Daily Snowfall in May in Aviemore

Snowfall in May in Aviemore per year

Daily UV index in May in Aviemore

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Aviemore, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Aviemore by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Aviemore. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.