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May is a fair month in Forth

Climate Overview

Forth, United Kingdom in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 13.7°C (57°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls on about 13 days this month.

This month falls at the end of Spring.

Daily highs in May gradually rise from around 11°C (52°F) at the start to 16°C (60°F) by month's end.

Rainfall is heaviest during the last third of the month, while the middle tends to be drier.

Expect around 8.6h of sunshine at the start of May, increasing to 10.5h by the end.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 31th, averaging 16.2°C (61°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 4°C warmer with 2 more rainy days. Temperatures will rise further into June.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
14°C / 6°C
Feels Like
11°C / 3°C
Rain
13 days · 68 mm
Sunshine
10h / day
Humidity
77% — Humid
Wind
18 km/h
Wind Direction
SSW (208°)
Gusts
40 km/h
Daylight
16.3 h
Cloud Cover
70%
Clear Sky Days
1.4
UV Index
5.1 — High
Dew Point
6°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%
Frost Days
1 days

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

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Daily Sunshine

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Sun Position
Sunrise 05:05
Daylight 16.3h
Sunset 21:20

What to Expect

Keep afternoons flexible as tropical showers are common — they typically clear within an hour.

Wet weather can spread across much of the day, so it is best to keep outdoor plans flexible.

2 of the last 5 yearly records were warmer than this month's long-run average.

Compare Months

January
Poor
Temp
5°C / 0°C
Feels Like
1°C / -4°C
Rain
14days (92 mm) Wet
Sun
3h Poor
Humidity
90% Very Muggy
UV
0.8 Low
Snow Days
8days
February
Poor
Temp
6°C / 1°C
Feels Like
1°C / -3°C
Rain
16days (106 mm) Wet
Sun
4.7h Fair
Humidity
86% Very Muggy
UV
1.2 Low
Snow Days
8days
March
Poor
Temp
7°C / 2°C
Feels Like
3°C / -2°C
Rain
15days (84 mm) Wet
Sun
6.4h Fair
Humidity
83% Humid
UV
2.5 Moderate
Snow Days
5days
April
Poor
Temp
10°C / 3°C
Feels Like
6°C / -1°C
Rain
11days (57 mm) Wet
Sun
8.9h Good
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
3.9 Moderate
Snow Days
2days
May best
Fair
Temp
14°C / 6°C
Feels Like
11°C / 3°C
Rain
13days (68 mm) Wet
Sun
10h Excellent
Humidity
77% Humid
UV
5.1 High
June best
Good
Temp
16°C / 9°C
Feels Like
14°C / 7°C
Rain
15days (86 mm) Wet
Sun
10.1h Excellent
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
5.4 High
July best
Fair
Temp
17°C / 11°C
Feels Like
15°C / 9°C
Rain
16days (96 mm) Wet
Sun
9.1h Good
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
4.8 Moderate
August best
Fair
Temp
17°C / 11°C
Feels Like
15°C / 9°C
Rain
16days (97 mm) Wet
Sun
8.6h Good
Humidity
82% Humid
UV
4.5 Moderate
September best
Fair
Temp
15°C / 9°C
Feels Like
12°C / 6°C
Rain
15days (89 mm) Wet
Sun
6.8h Fair
Humidity
83% Humid
UV
3.3 Moderate
October
Poor
Temp
11°C / 6°C
Feels Like
8°C / 3°C
Rain
17days (106 mm) Wet
Sun
4.7h Fair
Humidity
87% Very Muggy
UV
1.7 Low
November
Poor
Temp
7°C / 3°C
Feels Like
4°C / -1°C
Rain
14days (82 mm) Wet
Sun
3.6h Poor
Humidity
89% Very Muggy
UV
0.9 Low
Snow Days
2days
December
Poor
Temp
6°C / 2°C
Feels Like
2°C / -2°C
Rain
16days (104 mm) Wet
Sun
2.2h Poor
Humidity
91% Very Muggy
UV
0.5 Low
Snow Days
5days
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 5°C / 0°C 1°C / -4°C 14days (92 mm) Wet 3h Poor 90% Very Muggy 0.8 Low Poor View Details
February 6°C / 1°C 1°C / -3°C 16days (106 mm) Wet 4.7h Fair 86% Very Muggy 1.2 Low Poor View Details
March 7°C / 2°C 3°C / -2°C 15days (84 mm) Wet 6.4h Fair 83% Humid 2.5 Moderate Poor View Details
April 10°C / 3°C 6°C / -1°C 11days (57 mm) Wet 8.9h Good 78% Humid 3.9 Moderate Poor View Details
May best 14°C / 6°C 11°C / 3°C 13days (68 mm) Wet 10h Excellent 77% Humid 5.1 High Fair View Details
June best 16°C / 9°C 14°C / 7°C 15days (86 mm) Wet 10.1h Excellent 78% Humid 5.4 High Good View Details
July best 17°C / 11°C 15°C / 9°C 16days (96 mm) Wet 9.1h Good 81% Humid 4.8 Moderate Fair View Details
August best 17°C / 11°C 15°C / 9°C 16days (97 mm) Wet 8.6h Good 82% Humid 4.5 Moderate Fair View Details
September best 15°C / 9°C 12°C / 6°C 15days (89 mm) Wet 6.8h Fair 83% Humid 3.3 Moderate Fair View Details
October 11°C / 6°C 8°C / 3°C 17days (106 mm) Wet 4.7h Fair 87% Very Muggy 1.7 Low Poor View Details
November 7°C / 3°C 4°C / -1°C 14days (82 mm) Wet 3.6h Poor 89% Very Muggy 0.9 Low Poor View Details
December 6°C / 2°C 2°C / -2°C 16days (104 mm) Wet 2.2h Poor 91% Very Muggy 0.5 Low Poor View Details

What to Wear

Bundle up with a warm coat, scarf, and closed-toe shoes. Thermal layers underneath give flexibility between indoors and outdoors.

A waterproof jacket or compact umbrella is recommended for occasional showers.

Packing List

Layered clothingLight jacketUmbrellaWaterproof jacketComfortable walking shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

May is typically fair for visiting Forth, with average highs of 14°C (57°F) and around 13 rainy days. Forth, United Kingdom in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 13.7°C (57°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rai
Forth typically sees around 13 rainy days in May with 68 mm (2.7 in) of total rainfall. Pack a waterproof jacket.
Nights in Forth during May are cool at around 6°C (43°F). Bring a jacket or sweater for evenings.
With highs of 14°C (57°F) and lows of 6°C (43°F) in May, we recommend: Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
Yes, May offers some of the best weather conditions in Forth with comfortable temperatures and lower chances of rain.
The average UV index in Forth during May is 5 (moderate). Sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended during midday hours.
Forth gets approximately 16 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 10 hours of sunshine.
Snow is uncommon in Forth during May based on 10-year climate averages.

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