United Kingdom in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in United Kingdom in may 2025
Below, you have access to the weather forecast for the month of may for most popular cities in United Kingdom. These predictions are statistics for may from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in may in England
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 United Kingdom in may?
Where to go in United Kingdom in may: destination map
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
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Where to go in each region in may?
| England (London, Jersey, Manchester...) | 52°F to 65°F | 2 à 9 days | tolerable weather* |
| North Ireland (Belfast, Derry (Londonderry), Armagh...) | 54°F to 58°F | 2 à 8 days | tolerable weather |
| Scotland (Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness...) | 49°F to 58°F | 2 à 10 days | tolerable weather* |
| Wales (Cardiff, Pembrokeshire, Swansea...) | 54°F to 59°F | 3 à 8 days | tolerable weather |
Where should you go in United Kingdom in may when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in United Kingdom in may ranges from tolerable to bad depending on the region and city.
That month is not the best month to go to in United Kingdom. The weather in England, North Ireland, Scotland and Wales is just ok. 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 & relaxation travel but rather sightseeing, this climate may be enough. In addition, there are definitely fewer tourists dyring this month of may.
Climate in United Kingdom in may
Climate in England 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 rather cool in that locality in may, but it is tolerable when dressing hot. With barely 2.7in over 5 days, rain may be scarce for your holidays.
| 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 Scotland in may
In may, maximum temperature is 58°F and minimum temperature is 49°F (for an average temperature of 52°F). The climate is quite cool in this location in this month, but it is bearable by dressing hot. With 3.5in over 6 days, it rains very little for your holidays.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 50°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (20%) | ||
| Humidity | 89% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||
| Cloud cover | 55% | ||
| Length of day | 16:19 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Northern Ireland in may
In the month of may, the mean temperature in North Ireland is 54°F (maximum temperature is 58°F and minimum temperature is 49°F). The climate is quite fresh in this location in this month, but it is tolerable by dressing cosy. With barely 3.8in over 7 days, the rain will not be a problem for your trip.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 54°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 50°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.8in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (21%) | ||
| Humidity | 90% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||
| Cloud cover | 56% | ||
| Length of day | 16:05 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Wales in may
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Wales is 56°F (maximum temperature is 59°F and minimum temperature is 50°F). The climate is relatively fresh in that locality in this month, but it is endurable when dressing warm. With barely 2.3in over 4 days, rain may be scarce for your stay.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 50°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 53°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (11%) | ||
| Humidity | 88% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||
| Cloud cover | 47% | ||
| Length of day | 15:37 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
All cities in United Kingdom in may
| England in may | good weather |
| Scotland in may | tolerable weather |
| North Ireland in may | tolerable weather |
| Wales in may | tolerable weather |
Weather data for United Kingdom in may:
Weather data for United Kingdom in may is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in United Kingdom. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom.