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Will I be hot?

Will I be hot in London in May?

Verdict

NoNo, comfortable.

Highs cap at 63°F — no heat-management gear needed.

Day vs. night

Day

63°F

Comfortable

A T-shirt and a light overshirt is enough.

Night

48°F

Cool

You'll want a warm layer after sunset — not a heavy coat.

Why

London in May averages highs of 63°F, lows of 48°F, 9 rainy days.

Temperature is comfortable across the day; pack for style and weather resistance, not heat management.

Nearby months

Packing pointers

Curious about the nighttime instead? Check will-i-be-cold