Best time to visit United Kingdom in May
May is a less ideal time to visit United Kingdom — the country-average travel-comfort score is 75.2/100. The best months are June, August, July.
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Weather in United Kingdom in May
Typical weather across United Kingdom in May: average high 16°C, low 8°C, about 73.8 mm of rain, and 10.4 hours of sunshine per day. Among United Kingdom's cities, London has the best weather in May (score 81/100, May climate details).
| Metric | United Kingdom avg | Best city (London) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 75.2 | 81 |
| High / Low | 16° / 8° | 17.6° / 8.4° |
| Precipitation | 73.8 mm | 290.4 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 10.4 | 10.8 |
Is May recommended?
May is not the best month to visit United Kingdom. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for United Kingdom.
When to visit United Kingdom in other months
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