London in May
In May, London averages 18°C (64°F) during the day and 10°C (50°F) at night, with around 9 days of rain (49 mm total).
Conditions are comfortable for sightseeing without being sweltering. Occasional showers are likely but won't dominate.
May is a great month to visit London: pleasant temperatures and relatively few wet days.
18°C
Avg high
10°C
Avg low
9
Rain days
49 mm
Rainfall
London in other months
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C / 46°F | 3°C / 37°F | 55 mm | 11 | 2 |
| February | 9°C / 48°F | 3°C / 37°F | 41 mm | 9 | 2 |
| March | 12°C / 54°F | 5°C / 41°F | 42 mm | 9 | 1 |
| April | 15°C / 59°F | 7°C / 45°F | 44 mm | 9 | 0 |
| May | 18°C / 64°F | 10°C / 50°F | 49 mm | 9 | 0 |
| June | 22°C / 72°F | 13°C / 55°F | 45 mm | 8 | 0 |
| July | 24°C / 75°F | 15°C / 59°F | 45 mm | 8 | 0 |
| August | 23°C / 73°F | 15°C / 59°F | 50 mm | 8 | 0 |
| September | 20°C / 68°F | 13°C / 55°F | 49 mm | 8 | 0 |
| October | 16°C / 61°F | 10°C / 50°F | 69 mm | 10 | 0 |
| November | 11°C / 52°F | 6°C / 43°F | 59 mm | 11 | 1 |
| December | 8°C / 46°F | 3°C / 37°F | 55 mm | 11 | 2 |
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