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When to go · London

London in May

Great month. Good month; bank holidays busy.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Crowds
Medium
United Kingdom overall
Prices
Medium
United Kingdom overall

Verdict

GreatVoykit month rating for London

Good month; bank holidays busy.

Weather in May

  • London and the south-east, United Kingdom · London, Oxford, Cambridge, Kent, Brightonbest weather

    Mildest and driest region; summer heat waves above 30 °C are now common, and older Tube lines and many homes have no air conditioning.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · United Kingdom overall
Medium
Prices · United Kingdom overall
Medium

United Kingdom overall: One of the best months: long days, fewer midges, drier than average. Two bank-holiday weekends.

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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