Kirkcaldy in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Kirkcaldy in may 2024
The weather in Kirkcaldy in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather 1.8cm
Weather at 6am
49°F
Partly Cloudy
32% of time
25%
20%
12%
Weather at 12pm
56°F
Cloudy
29% of time
25%
21%
19%
Weather at 6pm
54°F
Partly Cloudy
27% of time
26%
25%
17%
Weather at 3am
45°F
27%
26%
17%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kirkcaldy in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kirkcaldy in may.
The climate of Kirkcaldy in may is tolerable
the weather in Kirkcaldy in may is wet (with 3.1in of precipitation over 5 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in april there is an average of 2.1in of rainfall over 3 days.
The climate is rather cold here may, but it is endurable by dressing hot. The high seasonal norm is 58°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Kirkcaldy is 52°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Kirkcaldy in may with a maximum record of 72°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 36°F in 2012.
Day length in Kirkcaldy in may is 16:21. Sunrise is at 03:59 and sets at 20:20.
With a correct weather, the month of may is okay (but not good) to go in that area.
Kirkcaldy: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Kirkcaldy. more information
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kirkcaldy in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 72°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 36°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 48°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 21km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.1in (2013) | ||||
| Snowfall | 1.8cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 88% | ||||
| Visibility | 9km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 51% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 03:59 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:20 | ||||
| Length of day | 16:21 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Kirkcaldy in may 2023:
47°F to 54°F
40°F to 47°F
45°F to 50°F
45°F to 47°F
45°F to 47°F
49°F to 52°F
49°F to 58°F
50°F to 54°F
50°F to 59°F
49°F to 52°F
47°F to 56°F
50°F to 52°F
49°F to 54°F
50°F to 56°F
45°F to 52°F
45°F to 56°F
45°F to 56°F
49°F to 61°F
49°F to 54°F
50°F to 56°F
50°F to 52°F
50°F to 56°F
49°F to 59°F
49°F to 61°F
49°F to 54°F
50°F to 56°F
52°F to 61°F
47°F to 50°F
47°F to 54°F
50°F to 56°F
50°F to 56°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in may
Cities near Kirkcaldy:
| Burntisland in may | tolerable weather |
| Glenrothes in may | tolerable weather |
| Methil in may | tolerable weather |
| Edinburgh in may | tolerable weather |
| Dunfermline in may | tolerable weather |
| Cockenzie in may | tolerable weather |
| Musselburgh in may | tolerable weather |
| Prestonpans in may | tolerable weather |
| North Berwick in may | bad weather |
| Bo'ness in may | tolerable weather |
| Anstruther in may | bad weather |
| Livingston in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Kirkcaldy in may:
Weather data for Kirkcaldy for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kirkcaldy. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kirkcaldy can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Kirkcaldy.