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London in May

A great time to visit. The best months for London are May, June, July and August. In May, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; mostly dry with the odd shower.

A great time to visit.
Avg temp
15°C
Rainfall
28 mm
Crowds
Ideal
~Cost/day
$150
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Weather and what to pack

In May, London is typically mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; mostly dry with the odd shower. Average temperatures sit around 15°C with about 28mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in London in May

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Station Squabble
Station Squabble is a digital photograph taken by Sam Rowley that won the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award, described by the BBC as
A Conversation with Oscar Wilde
A Conversation with Oscar Wilde is an outdoor sculpture by Maggi Hambling on Adelaide Street in central London dedicated to Oscar Wilde. Unveiled in 1998, it takes the form of a be
Inner London
Inner London is the group of London boroughs that form the interior part of Greater London and are surrounded by Outer London. With its origins in the bills of mortality, it became
Queen Eleanor Memorial Cross
The Queen Eleanor Memorial Cross is a memorial to Eleanor of Castile erected in the forecourt of Charing Cross railway station, London, in 1864–1865. It is a fanciful reconstructio
Hungerford Hall
Hungerford Hall was a lecture theatre built beside Hungerford Market near Charing Cross in London in 1851. It was used for public entertainments, including demonstrations of magic

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London in May: FAQ

Is May a good time to visit London?+

A great time to visit. London's best months are generally May, June, July and August.

What is the weather like in London in May?+

Expect average temperatures around 15°C. Rainfall averages about 28mm for the month. In short, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What should I pack for London in May?+

Based on the typical May weather: mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What is there to do in London in May?+

Popular things to do include Station Squabble, A Conversation with Oscar Wilde, Inner London and Queen Eleanor Memorial Cross. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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