Kew weather in May (Greater London, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Kew as May approaches? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In May, Kew tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 18°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 9°C.

Precipitation

Kew in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 209 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kew climate page with graphs.

 

Kew, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 58 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 209 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 41% *  

* Data from: London, the United Kingdom (11 KM, 7 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Kew, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Kew.

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