Peterhead in May
5.8out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 11°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.
11°CAvg high
7°CAvg low
11Rainy days (46 mm)
16:18 hDaylight
04:54Sunrise · 21:12 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 11°C
- Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.6 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 (±4.6 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 | 64 mm | 15 | – | – | 4.7 |
| February | 7°C | 4°C | 55 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.0 |
| March | 8°C | 4°C | 56 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.0 |
| April | 9°C | 6°C | 48 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.4 |
| May | 11°C | 7°C | 46 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.8 |
| June | 13°C | 10°C | 57 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.1 |
| July | 16°C | 12°C | 60 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.4 |
| August | 16°C | 12°C | 67 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.4 |
| September | 14°C | 11°C | 60 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.3 |
| October | 12°C | 9°C | 87 mm | 16 | – | – | 5.3 |
| November | 10°C | 6°C | 80 mm | 16 | – | – | 4.9 |
| December | 7°C | 5°C | 70 mm | 15 | – | – | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Peterhead in May?
Daytime highs average 11°C and nights about 7°C.
When is the best time to visit Peterhead?
The best months are July, August, September, June.