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London weather in May 2020
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- 17°C max day temperature
17 - 6 hours of sunshine per day
- 13 days with some rainfall
13 - 8°C min night temperature
8 - 16 hours of daylight per day
16 - No heat & humidity
0 - 51 mm of monthly rainfall
51 - 5 (Moderate) UV index
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The May weather guide for London, England shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.
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How warm is it in London in May?
Daytime temperatures usually reach 17°C in London in May, falling to 8°C at night.
How sunny is it in London in May?
There are normally 6 hours of bright sunshine each day in London in May - that's 39% of daylight hours.
Does it rain in London in May?
There are usually 13 days with some rain in London in May and the average monthly rainfall is 51mm.
London sunrise & sunset times for May 2020
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| Date | Sunrise times | Sunset times |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 1st May 2020 | 05:32 | 20:25 |
| Saturday, 16th May 2020 | 05:07 | 20:48 |
| Sunday, 31st May 2020 | 04:50 | 21:08 |
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Where is hot in England in May for 2020/2021?
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- Bournemouth
- Brighton
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