London · SpringMonth summary
London weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
48°F – 64°F
🌧 Rainy days
35% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (7.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit London 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 (7.2/10). August scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
London in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in London. Temperatures rise (18°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 35% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. August (7.9/10) 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 | 46°F | 39% | 0.1in | 4.1h | 3.7/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 37°F | 50°F | 40% | 0.1in | 5.2h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 39°F | 52°F | 42% | 0.1in | 6.6h | 4.3/10 |
| ⛅ April | 41°F | 57°F | 32% | 0.1in | 10.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 48°F | 64°F | 35% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 54°F | 70°F | 35% | 0.1in | 12.6h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 57°F | 72°F | 34% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 57°F | 72°F | 28% | 0.1in | 11.2h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 54°F | 66°F | 37% | 0.1in | 9.3h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ October | 48°F | 61°F | 39% | 0.1in | 6.9h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 41°F | 52°F | 40% | 0.1in | 4.9h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 39°F | 48°F | 37% | 0.1in | 2.8h | 3.6/10 |
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, London averages 64°F, 35% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
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Comparison
May vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 7.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -7%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — London in May
Is May a good time to visit London?
May is an acceptable time for London (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider August (7.9/10) if possible.
What to do in London in May?
With 64°F max and 12.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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