Best Places to Travel in May
Late spring perfection. May offers warm weather, longer days, and fewer crowds before the summer rush begins.
Spring Travel23 destinations at their best
Mediterranean beach weather
Pre-summer crowds
Great hiking conditions
Chasing sun? See where is hot in May, ranked by measured temperature with sea temps and flight times from the UK.
Flying from the UK? Read our full guide to May holidays from the UK with destination shortlists, timing, and practical booking checks.
Events & Festivals in May
Don't miss these special events happening this month
All May Destinations by Region
Paris
high20°/11°C65mm
London
high18°/9°C50mm
Rome
high24°/12°C45mm
Barcelona
high22°/14°C55mm
Amsterdam
high17°/9°C55mm
Prague
high20°/9°C65mm
Vienna
high21°/11°C65mm
Berlin
high19°/9°C55mm
Lisbon
high22°/14°C45mm
Santorini
high23°/16°C10mm
Dubrovnik
high23°/15°C55mm
Edinburgh
high15°/7°C50mm
Zurich
high19°/9°C110mm
Copenhagen
high17°/9°C45mm
Budapest
high22°/12°C60mm
Milan
high23°/13°C95mm
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