Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across the United Kingdom this May.
The United Kingdom, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 10°C (50°F) in Lerwick to 18°C (64°F) in Windsor. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Windsor and 7°C (45°F) in Lerwick.
To get a sense of May's typical temperatures in the key spots of the United Kingdom, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.
Daytime temperatures in London typically peak at 18°C (64°F) in May, putting it in the moderate range.
London sees nighttime lows close to 9°C (48°F) in May.
Windsor tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 8°C (46°F).
Our database indicates that in May, Lerwick is the city with the coolest temperatures in the United Kingdom. You can expect daytime highs of 10°C (50°F) and nighttime lows close to 7°C (45°F).
Across the United Kingdom, sunshine in May ranges from moderately sunny in Eskdalemuir (161 hours) to sunny in Guernsey (236 hours).
The water temperature averages approximately 12°C (54°F) in Brighton & Hove this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.
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