England in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in England in may 2025
Below, you have access to the weather forecast for the month of may for most popular cities in England (United Kingdom). These datas are probabilities for the month of may from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in may in London
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%
Where to go in England in may?
Where to go in England in may: destination map
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Where to go in each region in may?
| Central (Midlands) (Skegness, Coventry, Stratford-Upon-Avon...) | 58°F to 61°F | 3 à 7 days | 50°F | tolerable weather |
| Channel Islands (Jersey, Guernsey...) | 58°F | 3 à 4 days | 54°F to 56°F | tolerable weather |
| North of England (Manchester, Liverpool, Hull (Kingston-upon-Hull)...) | 52°F to 61°F | 3 à 9 days | 50°F to 52°F | tolerable weather |
| South East of England (London, Brighton, Oxford...) | 56°F to 65°F | 2 à 5 days | 52°F to 54°F | tolerable weather* |
| South West of England (Bristol, Cornwall, Torquay...) | 56°F to 61°F | 2 à 5 days | 54°F to 56°F | tolerable weather |
Where should you go in England in may when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in England in may ranges from good to tolerable depending on the region and city.
That month is not the best month to visit England (United Kingdom). The weather everywhere is just ok: in London, Southampton, Jersey, Manchester, Cambridge, Plymouth, Liverpool, Bath, Guernesey, Oxford, Newcastle and Stonehenge. The sun is not there all the time and you risk you to be soaked by rain frequently. Nevertheless, if you don't plan a pool and sun trip in England (United Kingdom) but rather cultural visits or walking, this climate may be enough. In addition, there are surely fewer tourists at this time of year.
Climate in England in may
Climate in London in may
In may, maximum temperature is 65°F and minimum temperature is 52°F (for an average temperature of 58°F). The climate is fairly fresh around this city in this month, but it is tolerable when dressing warm. With 2.7in over 5 days, you risk getting wet slightly for your stay. But this is rather moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
With a correct weather, may is okay (but not good time) for traveling there.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 58°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 65°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 53°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||
| Humidity | 85% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||
| Cloud cover | 51% | ||
| Length of day | 15:39 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Brighton in may
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Brighton is 56°F (maximum temperature is 59°F and minimum temperature is 52°F). The climate is quite cool in this location in this month, but it is liveable when dressing warm. With 2.9in over 5 days,
it rains very little for your holidays.
With proper weather, may is okay (but not good time) for traveling in Brighton.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 53°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (17%) | ||
| Humidity | 87% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||
| Length of day | 15:33 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Bristol in may
In may, maximum temperature is 61°F and minimum temperature is 50°F (for an average temperature of 56°F). The climate is quite cool around this city in may, but it is bearable when dressing hot. With 2in over 2 days, you risk getting wet slightly during your holidays. But this is moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
With proper weather, the month of may is okay (but not good month) for traveling in this locality in England (United Kingdom).
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 61°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 50°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 53°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (7%) | ||
| Humidity | 90% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||
| Cloud cover | 51% | ||
| Length of day | 15:38 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Cambridge in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 61°F and minimum temperature is 50°F (for an average temperature of 56°F). The climate is quite cold here in may, but it is endurable by dressing warm. With 3.3in over 5 days, rainfall can happen for your holidays. But this is moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
With a correct weather, may is okay (but not the best time) for traveling in that area.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 61°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 50°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||
| Humidity | 89% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||
| Cloud cover | 52% | ||
| Length of day | 15:44 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Canterbury in may
In may, the mean temperature in Canterbury is 56°F (maximum temperature is 58°F and minimum temperature is 52°F). The climate is quite cold around this city in this month, but it is bearable when dressing warm. With 3.1in over 5 days, rainfall can happen throughout your journey. But this is reasonably and it will not be continuous.
With a correct weather, the month of may is okay (but not the best time) for traveling in this city.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.1in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||
| Humidity | 86% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||
| Length of day | 15:36 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
All cities in England in may
| London in may | good weather |
| Brighton in may | tolerable weather |
| Bristol in may | good weather |
| Cambridge in may | good weather |
| Canterbury in may | tolerable weather |
| Cornwall in may | tolerable weather |
| Exmouth in may | tolerable weather |
| Isle of Wight in may | tolerable weather |
| Jersey in may | tolerable weather |
| Liverpool in may | tolerable weather |
| Manchester in may | tolerable weather |
| Oxford in may | tolerable weather |
| Plymouth in may | tolerable weather |
| Skegness in may | tolerable weather |
| Torquay in may | tolerable weather |
| Dover in may | tolerable weather |
| Guernsey in may | tolerable weather |
| Hull (Kingston-upon-Hull) in may | tolerable weather |
| Isles of Scilly in may | tolerable weather |
| Margate in may | tolerable weather |
| Bath in may | tolerable weather |
Weather data for England in may:
Weather data for England in may is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in England. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in England can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to England.