Ayr in May
5.5out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 12°C. Frequent rain: about 14 rainy days.
12°CAvg high
8°CAvg low
14Rainy days (83 mm)
15:57 hDaylight
05:16Sunrise · 21:13 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 12°C
- Frequent rain: about 14 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±5.0 days)
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±5.0 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. 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 | 7°C | 4°C | 179 mm | 20 | – | – | 3.7 |
| February | 7°C | 4°C | 140 mm | 17 | – | – | 4.1 |
| March | 7°C | 5°C | 121 mm | 16 | – | – | 4.4 |
| April | 9°C | 6°C | 86 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.1 |
| May | 12°C | 8°C | 83 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.5 |
| June | 14°C | 11°C | 92 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.8 |
| July | 15°C | 13°C | 110 mm | 17 | – | – | 5.6 |
| August | 16°C | 13°C | 128 mm | 17 | – | – | 5.5 |
| September | 14°C | 12°C | 127 mm | 17 | – | – | 5.4 |
| October | 12°C | 9°C | 176 mm | 19 | – | – | 4.5 |
| November | 9°C | 7°C | 184 mm | 20 | – | – | 4.1 |
| December | 8°C | 5°C | 195 mm | 20 | – | – | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Ayr in May?
Daytime highs average 12°C and nights about 8°C.
When is the best time to visit Ayr?
The best months are June, July, May, August.