Kingston upon Thames weather in May (Greater London, United Kingdom)

How is May weather typically in Kingston upon Thames? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of May in Kingston upon Thames typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 18°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Kingston upon Thames in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 209 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kingston upon Thames, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 209 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 41% *  

* Data from: London, the United Kingdom (13 KM, 8 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.

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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 Kingston upon Thames, 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

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