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Mean temperatures generally 2 to 3 deg C above average, but only 1 to 2 deg C above average across eastern parts of Scotland and NE England.

Provisionally, the warmest May in the series back to 1914 for the UK, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Rainfall well above average across southern areas of England and Wales, but below average across central and northern areas of the UK.

Sunshine ranging from below average across south-western areas of the UK to well above average across northern areas of Scotland.

Great Malvern (Worcestershire) recorded a maximum temperature of 27.5 °C on the 11th. Kinbrace (Highland) recorded a temperature of -6.2 ºC on the 19th. Manston (Kent) recorded 121.4 mm during the 4 day period between 24th and 27th.

May 2008 in England
Mean temperatures well above average. Notable rainfall variations, with well below average rainfall across the north and well above average across the south.

May 2008 in Scotland
Dry, warm and sunny.

May 2008 in Northern Ireland
Very dry, warm and sunny.

May 2008 in Wales
Mean temperatures well above average. Notable rainfall variations, with well below average rainfall across the north and well above average across the south.

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	Mean temperatures generally 2 to 3 deg C above average, but only 1 to 2 deg C above average across eastern parts of Scotland and NE England. Provisionally, the warmest May in the series back to 1914 for the UK, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Rainfall well above average across southern areas of England and Wales, but below average across central and northern areas of the UK. Sunshine ranging from below average across south-western areas of the UK to well above average across northern areas of Scotland. Great Malvern (Worcestershire) recorded a maximum temperature of 27.5 °C on the 11th. Kinbrace (Highland) recorded a temperature of -6.2 ºC on the 19th. Manston (Kent) recorded 121.4 mm during the 4 day period between 24th and 27th. May 2008 in England Mean temperatures well above average. Notable rainfall variations, with well below average rainfall across the north and well above average across the south. May 2008 in Scotland Dry, warm and sunny. May 2008 in Northern Ireland Very dry, warm and sunny. May 2008 in Wales Mean temperatures well above average. Notable rainfall variations, with well below average rainfall across the north and well above average across the south.

The UK Year In Review - May 2008