worldweatherUnited Kingdom weather in May - temperature, rain and is it a good time to visit?
May is one of the best months for a holiday in United Kingdom.
Daytime
16°
Night
8°
☀️ Day length
16 h 12 min
Chance of rain
49%
Thunder days
3%
Humid days
3%
In May, United Kingdom averages about 16° during the day and 8° at night. There's a moderate chance of rain (about 49%).
United Kingdom weather all year - average temperatures and rain
| Month | Day | Night | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8℃ | 3℃ | 64% |
| February | 8℃ | 2℃ | 57% |
| March | 10℃ | 3℃ | 52% |
| April | 13℃ | 5℃ | 48% |
| May ★ | 16℃ | 8℃ | 49% |
| June ★ | 19℃ | 11℃ | 45% |
| July ★ | 22℃ | 13℃ | 48% |
| August ★ | 20℃ | 13℃ | 54% |
| September ★ | 18℃ | 11℃ | 46% |
| October ★ | 15℃ | 9℃ | 56% |
| November | 11℃ | 5℃ | 64% |
| December | 9℃ | 4℃ | 59% |
★ - months most often recommended for travel
Where is it warmest in United Kingdom in May? Weather by city
| Place | Day | Night | 🌊 Sea | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 17℃ | 8℃ | - | 48% |
| Sheffield | 17℃ | 8℃ | - | 46% |
| York | 17℃ | 7℃ | - | 29% |
| Coventry | 17℃ | 10℃ | - | 43% |
| Liverpool | 16℃ | 9℃ | 15℃ | 56% |
| Manchester | 16℃ | 8℃ | - | 56% |
| Cardiff | 16℃ | 8℃ | 15℃ | 52% |
| Newcastle | 15℃ | 7℃ | - | 50% |
| Jersey | 15℃ | 9℃ | 15℃ | 57% |
| Bristol | 15℃ | 8℃ | 16℃ | 53% |
Travelling soon? Check the live 14-day weather forecast for United Kingdom.