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Scotland braces for rare five-day 20 °C spell.

5/20/2026

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  • Scotland will experience a rare five-day stretch of temperatures at or above 20 °C from 22 May to 26 May.
  • The Met Office predicts Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Stirling and Perth will each reach at least 20 °C.
  • The Shetland, Orkney and Western Isles are forecast to top out at 16 °C-17 °C.
  • Stephen Dixon warned of rain, heavy showers, hail and thunder on Tuesday 19 May and said temperatures will stay below 25 °C everywhere.