Monthly climate guide
Portree weather in May
May in Portree is typically cool, with average daytime highs around 11°C (52°F) and night-time lows near 8°C (46°F). The month usually brings about 106 mm of rain (wet) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C warmer than April and 2°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- May brings late spring to Portree.
- It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 76%.
- Days and nights are close, only about 4°C apart.
- Portree is usually about 2°C cooler than Glasgow, 210 km away, in May.
Avg high
11°C
52°F
Avg low
8°C
46°F
Rainfall
106 mm
wet
Humidity
84%
relative
Sky
76%
cloud · often cloudy
Portree weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 44°F | 5°C / 40°F | 165 mm | 86% | 89% |
| February | 7°C / 44°F | 4°C / 40°F | 135 mm | 86% | 86% |
| March | 7°C / 45°F | 5°C / 40°F | 119 mm | 85% | 83% |
| April | 9°C / 48°F | 6°C / 42°F | 75 mm | 84% | 78% |
| May | 11°C / 52°F | 8°C / 46°F | 106 mm | 84% | 76% |
| June | 14°C / 56°F | 10°C / 50°F | 93 mm | 85% | 84% |
| July | 15°C / 59°F | 12°C / 53°F | 114 mm | 86% | 85% |
| August | 15°C / 59°F | 12°C / 53°F | 135 mm | 86% | 85% |
| September | 14°C / 56°F | 11°C / 52°F | 139 mm | 86% | 85% |
| October | 12°C / 53°F | 9°C / 48°F | 163 mm | 86% | 82% |
| November | 9°C / 48°F | 7°C / 44°F | 140 mm | 86% | 83% |
| December | 8°C / 46°F | 6°C / 42°F | 205 mm | 86% | 88% |
What to pack for May
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is May a good time to visit Portree?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Portree →Other United Kingdom cities in May
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Portree in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Portree?
May is cool in Portree, with highs around 11°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Portree in May?
Average highs are about 11°C (52°F) and average lows about 8°C (46°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Portree in May?
Portree typically gets around 106 mm of rain in May — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Portree (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.