May Weather
- Average High: 66°F (19°C)
- Average Low: 48°F (9°C)
- Average wet days: 12 days
- Surprisingly, May gets a bit more rain each year than April (even though we talk about 'April showers')
- Average daily sunshine increases to over 6 hours
What To Wear
- Check outside every day, and still be prepared for change - though there's usually not snow at this time of year!
- Keep a lightweight waterproof jacket with you for days out
May Highlight
Any Public Holidays?
- Bank Holidays: first Monday in May (May Day)
- Bank Holidays: last Monday in May (Spring Bank Holiday: Whitsun)
May Annual Events
- FA Cup Final, Football
(Saturday in mid-May)
- Punch and Judy Festival at Covent Garden
(mid-May)
- RHS Chelsea Flower Show
(week in late May)
-
Kensington Dolls House Festival
(mid-May)
-
Greyhound Derby
(May or June)
- Mind Body Spirit Festival
(week in late May)
- Open Air Theatre Regent's Park (late May - early September)
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If you know of an event that happens in May that should be added please email me at: golondon.guide@about.com
