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Scotland weather in May 2021
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How warm is it in Scotland in May?
Daytime temperatures usually reach 14°C in Edinburgh, Scotland in May, falling to 5°C at night.
How sunny is it in Scotland in May?
There are normally 5 hours of bright sunshine each day in Edinburgh, Scotland in May - that's 33% of daylight hours.
Is the sea cold around Scotland in May?
The average sea temperature around Edinburgh, Scotland in May is 9°C.
Does it rain in Scotland in May?
There are usually 16 days with some rain in Edinburgh, Scotland in May and the average monthly rainfall is 57mm.
Scotland sunrise & sunset times for May 2021
Browse the sunrise & sunset times for Scotland in May 2021. Select a month to view Scotland sunrise & sunset times for the next twelve months. The Scotland sunrise & sunset times shown below are for Edinburgh.
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Date | Sunrise times | Sunset times |
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Saturday, 1st May 2021 | 05:29 | 20:52 |
Sunday, 16th May 2021 | 04:58 | 21:21 |
Monday, 31st May 2021 | 04:36 | 21:46 |
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