Verdict: Good month
Edinburgh Weather in May
May is mild-to-cool in Edinburgh, topping out near 14°C (57°F) — comfortable with a layer on. It's also the wet side of the calendar: rain falls on about 15 days, so build flexibility into plans. Overall, May is a solid month to visit Edinburgh.
Average high
14°C / 57°F
Average low
8°C / 46°F
Rain days
~15
Precipitation
89 mm
What to pack for Edinburgh in May
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- Rain gear is non-negotiable — expect rain on roughly 15 days
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
May against the rest of the year
Warmest in Edinburgh: Jul (18°C / 64°F) · Coolest: Jan (7°C / 45°F) · Wettest: Oct (~19 rain days)
7°
3°
Jan
8°
3°
Feb
9°
3°
Mar
11°
4°
Apr
14°
8°
May
17°
10°
Jun
18°
12°
Jul
18°
12°
Aug
16°
10°
Sep
13°
8°
Oct
10°
5°
Nov
7°
3°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)