Aberdeen in May
7.4out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Mild: highs around 21°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.
21°CAvg high
8°CAvg low
11Rainy days (86 mm)
14:42 hDaylight
06:09Sunrise · 20:51 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 21°C
- Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- A light jacket for cooler evenings
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.9 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5°C | -14°C | 18 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.5 |
| February | -2°C | -12°C | 19 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.5 |
| March | 5°C | -5°C | 35 mm | 6 | – | – | 5.1 |
| April | 14°C | 1°C | 58 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.7 |
| May | 21°C | 8°C | 86 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.4 |
| June | 26°C | 14°C | 107 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.4 |
| July | 29°C | 17°C | 74 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| August | 28°C | 16°C | 73 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| September | 24°C | 11°C | 62 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| October | 15°C | 3°C | 52 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.1 |
| November | 5°C | -4°C | 24 mm | 4 | – | – | 5.4 |
| December | -2°C | -11°C | 21 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Aberdeen in May?
Daytime highs average 21°C and nights about 8°C.
When is the best time to visit Aberdeen?
The best months are September, August, July.