United Kingdom > United Kingdom, weather in May: Climate and travel budget
United Kingdom in May : Travel budget & tourist seasons.
Budget your trip depending on your departure time.
Beyond the tourist season (low, medium or high season) of the destination country, prices of your flight, hotel or all-inclusive stays may also vary depending on the demand in your country (our rates are evaluated from western Europe).
Thus, from western Europe, a stay will often be more expensive for a start during the school holidays.
In May, here's what you can expect on average:
• All-inclusive stays: 1159 € / week
• Round-trip flight: 100 €
• Tourist season: low
Climate in May, picked destinations
In May, weather conditions in United Kingdom make it a medium trip destination, but some areas are still recommended. Among our chosen destinations (see below), the average temperatures you'll face in May would be between 8.3°C and 15.9°C, with exceptional possible peaks as low as -8°C and high as 29°C as observed in previous years.Depending on your exact destination, you can face more or less rain, the average amount of rain observed during May in United Kingdom is 41 mm and you can have between 10 and 19 rainy days. If you want to avoid rain, your preferred destination could be Brighton.
Note that the gap in temperature between the different areas in the country is low and the number of rainy days can vary. The country is rather climatically homogeneous in this season.
Based on weather conditions, our advice for one of the best destinations in United Kingdom during May is Brighton.
Click on the name of a city to read more details about it, have more climate data history and see weather forecasts.
| City | Sunlight (h/d) | Average T min (°C) | Average T max (°C) | Record T min (°C) | Record T max (°C) | Precipitations (mm) | Wet days | Rating |
| Belfast | 6 | 7 | 16 | -3 | 25 | 51 | 13 |  |
| Birmingham | 5 | 8 | 17 | -1 | 28 | 63 | 14 | |
| Blackpool | NC | 9 | 14 | -1 | 26 | 9 | 18 | |
| Brighton | NC | 9 | 16 | 0 | 26 | 10 | 10 |  |
| Cardiff | 6 | 9 | 17 | -1 | 28 | 75 | 13 | |
| Leeds | NC | 7 | 14 | -1 | 25 | 4 | 18 | |
| Liverpool | NC | 10 | 16 | 1 | 26 | NC | 19 | |
| London | 6 | 9 | 18 | -1 | 29 | 45 | 10 | |
| Manchester | NC | 8 | 16 | -1 | 27 | NC | 19 | |
| Newcastle | NC | 7 | 14 | -8 | 25 | NC | 18 | |
| Plymouth | 7 | 9 | 16 | -1 | 25 | 62 | 12 | |
| York | 6 | 8 | 17 | -1 | 28 | 49 | 11 | |
United Kingdom: Climate & Weather
The United Kingdom benefits from an Oceanic climate: Gentle and fairly humid with few severe contrasts and little marked seasons.
The ocean winds bring more rain to the west and the Gulf Stream promotes cool winter temperatures. Summer is generally warm but not hot and pullovers and rain garments should be kept handy all year round. The best time to visit is generally at the end of spring with a good amount of sunshine, especially on the eastern coast, which will provide you with the opportunity to enjoy the incomparable charm of the flowering plants. Visiting between June and September will generally ensure a mild climate perfect for gentle, enjoyable walks. |
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