May · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Tower Bridge in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tower Bridge in May
Average temperature 13°C, 55 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.5/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 55 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Tower Bridge scores 8.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 13°C, 55 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tower Bridge spans the Thames just downstream of the Tower of London, its two Victorian towers joined by high walkways and bascules that still lift for ships.
May is one of the strongest months in Tower Bridge (4th)
Temperatures hover around 13°C (56°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 55 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.4 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Tower Bridge at 8.5/10 (4th of 12), just behind June at 9.4/10.
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 Tower Bridge in May?
- In May, Tower Bridge averages 13°C, 55 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.5/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Tower Bridge?
- May earns a 8.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Tower Bridge in May?
- Expect about 55 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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