Weather in May in Greater London
Planning a journey to Greater London this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Greater London in May?
Greater London is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Greater London generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C and nighttime temperatures around 9°C in London.
Precipitation
May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 58 mm in London.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, London enjoys approximately 209 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For specific regional insights in Greater London for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Greater London climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Greater London?
London
In May London generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Croydon
In May Croydon generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Ilford
In May Ilford generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Hounslow
In May Hounslow generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Harrow
In May Harrow generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Greater London, in the United Kingdom.
Is May the best time to visit Greater London?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in London, May might be a good time to visit Greater London. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in London. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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