May · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Bath in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bath in May
Average temperature 13°C, 70 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.1/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 70 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Bath scores 8.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 13°C, 70 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bath is an 18th-century spa town built around Roman baths, with the Royal Crescent, the Circus, and Pulteney Bridge spanning the Avon.
May holds up well in Bath — 4th best month
Temperatures hover around 13°C (55°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 70 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.6 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 8.1/10 on the same scale — 4th of 12 months, versus 9.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bath in May?
- In May, Bath averages 13°C, 70 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.1/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Bath?
- May earns a 8.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bath in May?
- Expect about 70 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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