Bath · SpringMonth summary
Bath weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
46°F – 61°F
🌧 Rainy days
37% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (7.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Bath in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (7.0/10). July scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Bath in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Bath. Temperatures rise (16°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 37% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (7.3/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 36°F | 45°F | 40% | 0.1in | 3.8h | 2.6/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 37°F | 48°F | 44% | 0.1in | 5.5h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 39°F | 50°F | 47% | 0.1in | 7.3h | 4.0/10 |
| ⛅ April | 41°F | 54°F | 34% | 0.1in | 10.7h | 5.7/10 |
| ⛅ May | 46°F | 61°F | 37% | 0.1in | 12.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 52°F | 66°F | 40% | 0.1in | 12.1h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 55°F | 68°F | 40% | 0.1in | 12.3h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 55°F | 68°F | 38% | 0.1in | 10.8h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 52°F | 64°F | 42% | 0.1in | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 48°F | 57°F | 45% | 0.1in | 6.6h | 4.4/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 41°F | 52°F | 42% | 0.1in | 4.6h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 39°F | 48°F | 46% | 0.1in | 3.0h | 2.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Bath averages 61°F, 37% rainy days and 12.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
May vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 7.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +3%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Bath in May
Is May a good time to visit Bath?
May is an acceptable time for Bath (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (7.3/10) if possible.
What to do in Bath in May?
With 61°F max and 12.5h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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