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United Kingdom · Edinburgh · May

Edinburgh in Mayhow the month reads

May is one of the strongest months for Edinburgh inside United Kingdom, with warmer than the yearly mean by 2.6°C. The safety bulletins below apply.

Rank
2 of 12
Score
60/100
May match
60/100

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  • Temperature
    15°C
    +2.6°C vs. yearly mean
  • Month rank
    2 of 12
    for Edinburgh
  • Best months
    April · May · June
    highest regional score
12-month temperature · Edinburgh

May in context

Temperature°C
Temperature · 12-month climatologyEdinburgh, United Kingdom — May. Average daytime high by month in °C. Lowest in January (6.3), highest in July (18.5). Monthly means: 6.3, 7.4, 9.0, 11.2, 14.9, 17.0, 18.5, 18.1, 16.1, 12.6, 8.9, 7.3.
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MonthAverage daytime high (°C)
January6.3
February7.4
March9.0
April11.2
May14.9
June17.0
July18.5
August18.1
September16.1
October12.6
November8.9
December7.3
Safety · 5 governments

What the governments say about United Kingdom

Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
Exercise increased caution
Highest level across 5 governments · Advisory last changed
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AU

Exercise increased caution

Changed Checked www.smartraveller.gov.au
CA

Exercise increased caution

Changed Checked travel.gc.ca
DE

Exercise normal precautions

Changed Checked www.auswaertiges-amt.de
US

Exercise increased caution

Changed Checked travel.state.gov
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