- Save up to 35% when you book 5 nights or more
- Book hotel stays in top destinations in Europe & worldwide
- Including Barcelona, Amsterdam, New York & Bangkok
Edinburgh weather in May 2023
- 14°C max day temperature
14
- 5 hours of sunshine per day
- 16 days with some rainfall
16
- 5°C min night temperature
5
- 16 hours of daylight per day
16
- No heat & humidity
0
- 57 mm of monthly rainfall
57
- 5 (Moderate) UV index
5
- 9°C sea temperature
9
Recommended for Scotland
The May weather guide for Scotland (Edinburgh) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Metric (°C / mm) | Imperial (°F / inches)
More about the UK
How warm is it in Edinburgh in May?
Daytime temperatures usually reach 14°C in Edinburgh in May, falling to 5°C at night.
How sunny is it in Edinburgh in May?
There are normally 5 hours of bright sunshine each day in Edinburgh in May - that's 33% of daylight hours.
Is the sea cold around Edinburgh in May?
The average sea temperature around Edinburgh in May is 9°C.
Does it rain in Edinburgh in May?
There are usually 16 days with some rain in Edinburgh in May and the average monthly rainfall is 57mm.
Edinburgh May sunrise & sunset times
Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Edinburgh in May 2023. Select a month to view Edinburgh sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Date | Sunrise times | Sunset times |
---|---|---|
Monday, 1st May 2023 | 05:30 | 20:51 |
Tuesday, 16th May 2023 | 04:59 | 21:21 |
Wednesday, 31st May 2023 | 04:37 | 21:45 |
Be inspired
Get your weekly fix of holiday inspiration from some of the world's best travel writers plus save on your next trip with the latest exclusive offers
We promise not to share your details
Related posts
Popular travel offers
*affiliate links: find out how we are funded and why this helps us remain free to use.