May · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Stonehenge in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Stonehenge in May
Average temperature 13°C, 65 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% 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
- 65 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Stonehenge scores 8.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 13°C, 65 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Stonehenge stands on Salisbury Plain, its sarsen circle aligned with the solstices and open fields around it.
May holds up well in Stonehenge — 4th best month
May averages 13°C (55°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 65 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.3 hours of daylight.
It scores 8.1/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Stonehenge in May?
- In May, Stonehenge averages 13°C, 65 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.1/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Stonehenge?
- 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 Stonehenge in May?
- Expect about 65 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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