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

How is the weather in Kingston upon Thames in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Kingston upon Thames generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C.

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

The city usually sees around 209 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 46%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 59 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 209 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Kingston upon Thames in May?

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 in May.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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