London Weather in May

What's the weather like in London (England) in May 2024?

The climate in London during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

May is in the spring in London and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

London weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 16.7°C 62°F
Nightly temperature 7.8°C 46°F
Average temperature 12.2°C 54°F
Daily sunshine 6.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 52 mm 2 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 11°C 51.8°F
Humidity 75%
Windspeed 14.8kph 9 mph

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in London with around 52mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in London

London average temperature in May

May rainfall

London average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

London average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in London in May 2024.

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London weather stats

London weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.7°C 71.1°F
Driest month: February 38mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: August 6.5hrs
Coldest month: January 6.8°C 44.2°F
Wettest month: December 59mm 2.3ins
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