Edinburgh Weather Forecasts Thunder 4pm-6pm on May 2
Edinburgh weather changes on Saturday, May 2, when rain is due to break out around midday and thunder and lightning is predicted between 4pm and 6pm. The capital has been in a warm spell, but anyone out that afternoon, including people heading to the May Day March, should expect a much wetter finish to the day.
Friday, May 1 is set to bring one more day of warmth, with temperatures peaking at 18C before falling to 11C overnight. That shift sets up the weekend changeover, with rain arriving first and then the storm risk building later in the afternoon.
May 2 in Edinburgh
The rain is due to begin around midday on Saturday, May 2, and the strongest part of the forecast comes later between 4pm and 6pm, when thunder and lightning is predicted. For people planning to be outdoors, that leaves a dry window early in the day and a more unsettled evening.
The timing matters for the May Day March on May 2, since the forecast points to the weather turning as the day goes on. Waterproofs look more useful than light layers by late afternoon, especially if plans keep people in the city center after lunch.
Forecast for Scotland
meteorologists predict the rain will last throughout Sunday, May 3, and into the early hours of Monday, May 4. A brief reprieve is expected from 6am on Monday and should last for most of the day, offering the clearest break in the wet spell.
That pause does not last long. Drizzle is expected to return from Tuesday, May 5 through Thursday, May 14, with temperatures forecast to fluctuate between 10C and 15C across that stretch.
May 14 Outlook
The immediate change for Edinburgh is not just the storm risk on May 2, but the length of the unsettled spell that follows. After the brief Monday break, the city moves into another run of drizzle that stretches to Thursday, May 14, and keeps conditions cooler than Friday’s 18C peak.
For readers planning the weekend, the practical answer is simple: get out early on Saturday if you want the best chance of staying ahead of the rain, and expect the rest of the day to turn increasingly wet.
