Monthly climate guide
London weather in May
With highs near 17°C (63°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F), May feels mild in London. Rainfall averages about 50 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than April and 3°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Comfortable temperatures make it easy to walk between Tower of London and British Museum.
- Just 110 km apart, but London runs about 3°C warmer than Dover this month.
- In London, May is late spring.
Avg high
17°C
63°F
Avg low
7°C
45°F
Rainfall
50 mm
some rain
Humidity
78%
relative
Sky
69%
cloud · often cloudy
London weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 45°F | 2°C / 35°F | 67 mm | 93% | 73% |
| February | 8°C / 46°F | 2°C / 35°F | 51 mm | 90% | 73% |
| March | 11°C / 51°F | 3°C / 37°F | 48 mm | 85% | 71% |
| April | 14°C / 57°F | 4°C / 40°F | 42 mm | 81% | 66% |
| May | 17°C / 63°F | 7°C / 45°F | 50 mm | 78% | 69% |
| June | 20°C / 68°F | 10°C / 51°F | 66 mm | 78% | 72% |
| July | 23°C / 73°F | 12°C / 54°F | 57 mm | 75% | 67% |
| August | 22°C / 72°F | 12°C / 54°F | 66 mm | 77% | 72% |
| September | 20°C / 68°F | 10°C / 50°F | 46 mm | 80% | 65% |
| October | 15°C / 60°F | 8°C / 46°F | 75 mm | 87% | 72% |
| November | 11°C / 51°F | 5°C / 40°F | 71 mm | 92% | 74% |
| December | 8°C / 47°F | 3°C / 38°F | 83 mm | 94% | 75% |
What to pack for May
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is May a good time to visit London?
Our London guide recommends: May to September for the warmest, driest weather and the longest daylight hours.
Many of London's biggest museums — including the British Museum — are free to enter, though special exhibitions carry a charge.
Best time to visit London →Other United Kingdom cities in May
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London in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit London?
Yes. May is one of the best months for London, with highs around 17°C and about 50 mm of rain.
How warm is London in May?
Average highs are about 17°C (63°F) and average lows about 7°C (45°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in London in May?
London typically gets around 50 mm of rain in May — some rain.
When is the best time to visit London?
May to September for the warmest, driest weather and the longest daylight hours.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around London (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.