London in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in London in may 2025
The weather in London in may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
good weather
Weather at 6am
52°F
Partly Cloudy
31% of time
29%
25%
8%
Weather at 12pm
63°F
Moderate rain at times
27% of time
27%
23%
20%
Weather at 6pm
61°F
Moderate rain at times
32% of time
25%
21%
17%
Weather at 3am
50°F
24%
23%
22%
17%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in London in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in London in may.
The climate of London in may is good
If under normal circumstances, the month of May defines the return of fine and warm weather in London, the change in weather is waiting. In order to enjoy a magnificent climate throughout May in London, it will be necessary to be content with the short lull between two rainy days.
London at the Beginning of May
The city of London is experiencing rain during the first ten days of May. Not only is the weather very bad most of the time, but the mornings are still cold, with temperatures around 8° C. Even if it is possible to have sunny days, expect rain every other day as well.
London in the Middle of May
In the middle of May, the weather is still gloomy with rain showers on the one hand and heavy cloud covering - rarely thinning on the other. In addition, the mornings are also still cold as temperatures rarely exceed 10° C. Therefore, if deciding to visit London in mid-May, do not forget one's warm clothes and umbrella.
London at the End of May
Despite the slight decrease in temperature, the last decade of the month is the most suitable to enjoy a pleasant weather in London throughout May. The rains gradually withdraw to give way to sunny days. However, rainfall events are still present.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of London in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 86°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 38°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 12 day(s) (39%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 53°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 51°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.1in (2013) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 85% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.91km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 51% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:08 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:47 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:39 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in London in may 2024:
50°F to 63°F
52°F to 58°F
47°F to 56°F
47°F to 63°F
49°F to 63°F
50°F to 59°F
52°F to 67°F
50°F to 70°F
56°F to 68°F
56°F to 68°F
54°F to 70°F
58°F to 74°F
58°F to 68°F
54°F to 63°F
54°F to 67°F
56°F to 59°F
54°F to 68°F
54°F to 63°F
52°F to 68°F
52°F to 67°F
52°F to 59°F
54°F to 61°F
52°F to 58°F
50°F to 67°F
54°F to 67°F
54°F to 65°F
52°F to 63°F
54°F to 59°F
54°F to 63°F
54°F to 63°F
52°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in England in may
Cities near London:
| Tunbridge Wells in may | good weather |
| Maidstone in may | good weather |
| Southend-on-Sea in may | good weather |
| Brighton in may | tolerable weather |
| Worthing in may | tolerable weather |
| Cambridge in may | good weather |
| Chilham in may | tolerable weather |
| Oxford in may | tolerable weather |
| Colchester in may | good weather |
| Eastbourne in may | tolerable weather |
| Seven Sisters in may | tolerable weather |
| Hastings in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
London
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Weather data for London in may:
Weather data for London for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in London. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in London can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to London.