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

Is May a good time to explore Richmond upon Thames weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Richmond upon Thames generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 18°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 9°C.

Precipitation

Richmond upon Thames in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 14 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 209 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Richmond upon Thames.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Richmond upon Thames climate page with graphs.

 

Richmond upon Thames, 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 (10 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

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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 Richmond 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Richmond upon Thames.

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