Where to go on holiday in May
481 of our destinations have good weather in May, and 265 of them are at their very best. For sun without a long flight, Agadir in Morocco is about 29°C, around 4 hours from London. On a budget? Nha Trang costs about £35 a day.
Top picks for May
- Best month
Florence
Italy
Renaissance art, historic architecture, and Tuscan charm.
- ⛅ May: about 20°C, some rain
- 💷 About £160 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Prague
Czech Republic
Fairytale architecture and historic bridges.
- ⛅ May: about 19°C, some rain
- 💷 About £85 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Vienna
Austria
Imperial palaces and classical music.
- 🌦️ May: about 20°C, rainy
- 💷 About £150 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Budapest
Hungary
Thermal baths and historic architecture.
- ⛅ May: about 22°C, some rain
- 💷 About £75 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Dubrovnik
Croatia
Walled old town overlooking the Adriatic Sea.
- 🌦️ May: about 20°C, rainy
- 💷 About £125 a day
- ✈️ About 3h from London
- Best month
Athens
Greece
Ancient landmarks, lively neighbourhoods, and rich Greek history.
- ☀️ May: about 25°C, dry
- 💷 About £105 a day
- ✈️ About 4h from London
- Best month
Istanbul
Turkey
Historic mosques and bustling bazaars.
- ⛅ May: about 21°C, some rain
- 💷 About £75 a day
- ✈️ About 4h from London
- Best month
Bali
Indonesia
Rice terraces, temples, beaches, and wellness.
- 🌦️ May: about 27°C, rainy
- 💷 About £50 a day
- ✈️ About 16h from London
- Best month
Honolulu
United States
Hawaiian beaches and volcanic scenery.
- ☀️ May: about 26°C, some rain
- 💷 About £195 a day
- ✈️ About 15h from London
- Best month
New York City
United States
Iconic skyline, museums, food, and endless energy.
- 🌦️ May: about 19°C, rainy
- 💷 About £205 a day
- ✈️ About 7h from London
- Best month
Los Angeles
United States
Beaches, Hollywood, and sunny weather.
- ⛅ May: about 23°C, dry
- 💷 About £185 a day
- ✈️ About 11h from London
- Best month
San Francisco
United States
Golden Gate Bridge, tech culture, and coastal views.
- ⛅ May: about 19°C, dry
- 💷 About £205 a day
- ✈️ About 11h from London
✈️ Short-haul: under 5 hours from the UK
- Best month
Florence
Italy
Renaissance art, historic architecture, and Tuscan charm.
- ⛅ May: about 20°C, some rain
- 💷 About £160 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Prague
Czech Republic
Fairytale architecture and historic bridges.
- ⛅ May: about 19°C, some rain
- 💷 About £85 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Vienna
Austria
Imperial palaces and classical music.
- 🌦️ May: about 20°C, rainy
- 💷 About £150 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Budapest
Hungary
Thermal baths and historic architecture.
- ⛅ May: about 22°C, some rain
- 💷 About £75 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Dubrovnik
Croatia
Walled old town overlooking the Adriatic Sea.
- 🌦️ May: about 20°C, rainy
- 💷 About £125 a day
- ✈️ About 3h from London
- Best month
Athens
Greece
Ancient landmarks, lively neighbourhoods, and rich Greek history.
- ☀️ May: about 25°C, dry
- 💷 About £105 a day
- ✈️ About 4h from London
- Best month
Istanbul
Turkey
Historic mosques and bustling bazaars.
- ⛅ May: about 21°C, some rain
- 💷 About £75 a day
- ✈️ About 4h from London
- Best month
Barcelona
Spain
A vibrant coastal city with Gaudí architecture, Mediterranean beaches, and lively neighbourhoods.
- ⛅ May: about 23°C, some rain
- 💷 About £120 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
🏖️ Beach holidays in May
- Best month
Bali
Indonesia
Rice terraces, temples, beaches, and wellness.
- 🌦️ May: about 27°C, rainy
- 💷 About £50 a day
- ✈️ About 16h from London
- Best month
Honolulu
United States
Hawaiian beaches and volcanic scenery.
- ☀️ May: about 26°C, some rain
- 💷 About £195 a day
- ✈️ About 15h from London
- Best month
Amalfi Coast
Italy
Dramatic cliffs, colourful villages, and iconic Mediterranean scenery.
- ⛅ May: about 21°C, some rain
- 💷 About £160 a day
- ✈️ About 3h from London
- Best month
Santorini
Greece
Iconic whitewashed villages, volcanic cliffs, and sunset views.
- ⛅ May: about 21°C, dry
- 💷 About £120 a day
- ✈️ About 4h from London
- Best month
Maui
United States
Golden beaches, the Road to Hana and sunrise over Haleakalā.
- ☀️ May: about 24°C, some rain
- 💷 About £195 a day
- ✈️ About 15h from London
- Best month
Tel Aviv
Israel
Beaches, nightlife, and modern Mediterranean culture.
- ☀️ May: about 28°C, dry
- 💷 About £185 a day
- ✈️ About 5h from London
- Best month
Agadir
Morocco
Atlantic beaches and resort atmosphere.
- ☀️ May: about 29°C, dry
- 💷 About £60 a day
- ✈️ About 4h from London
- Best month
Nadi
Fiji
Gateway to Fiji’s islands with beaches and warm weather.
- 🌦️ May: about 27°C, rainy
- 💷 About £125 a day
- ✈️ About 21h from London
🏙️ City breaks in May
- Best month
Budapest
Hungary
Thermal baths and historic architecture.
- ⛅ May: about 22°C, some rain
- 💷 About £75 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
New York City
United States
Iconic skyline, museums, food, and endless energy.
- 🌦️ May: about 19°C, rainy
- 💷 About £205 a day
- ✈️ About 7h from London
- Best month
Los Angeles
United States
Beaches, Hollywood, and sunny weather.
- ⛅ May: about 23°C, dry
- 💷 About £185 a day
- ✈️ About 11h from London
- Best month
San Francisco
United States
Golden Gate Bridge, tech culture, and coastal views.
- ⛅ May: about 19°C, dry
- 💷 About £205 a day
- ✈️ About 11h from London
- Best month
Seoul
South Korea
A dynamic capital blending modern skyscrapers, historic palaces, and vibrant nightlife.
- 🌦️ May: about 21°C, rainy
- 💷 About £95 a day
- ✈️ About 12h from London
- Best month
London
United Kingdom
World‑class museums, iconic landmarks, diverse neighbourhoods, and endless cultural experiences.
- ⛅ May: about 17°C, some rain
- 💷 About £165 a day
- Best month
Barcelona
Spain
A vibrant coastal city with Gaudí architecture, Mediterranean beaches, and lively neighbourhoods.
- ⛅ May: about 23°C, some rain
- 💷 About £120 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Madrid
Spain
Spain’s capital with grand boulevards, world‑class museums, and energetic nightlife.
- ⛅ May: about 23°C, some rain
- 💷 About £120 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
🏛️ Culture and history in May
- Best month
Florence
Italy
Renaissance art, historic architecture, and Tuscan charm.
- ⛅ May: about 20°C, some rain
- 💷 About £160 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Prague
Czech Republic
Fairytale architecture and historic bridges.
- ⛅ May: about 19°C, some rain
- 💷 About £85 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Vienna
Austria
Imperial palaces and classical music.
- 🌦️ May: about 20°C, rainy
- 💷 About £150 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Dubrovnik
Croatia
Walled old town overlooking the Adriatic Sea.
- 🌦️ May: about 20°C, rainy
- 💷 About £125 a day
- ✈️ About 3h from London
- Best month
Athens
Greece
Ancient landmarks, lively neighbourhoods, and rich Greek history.
- ☀️ May: about 25°C, dry
- 💷 About £105 a day
- ✈️ About 4h from London
- Best month
Istanbul
Turkey
Historic mosques and bustling bazaars.
- ⛅ May: about 21°C, some rain
- 💷 About £75 a day
- ✈️ About 4h from London
- Best month
Rome
Italy
Ancient ruins, Renaissance art, and iconic landmarks in Italy’s historic capital.
- ⛅ May: about 23°C, some rain
- 💷 About £135 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Venice
Italy
Romantic canals, historic palaces, and one of Europe’s most unique cities.
- 🌦️ May: about 22°C, rainy
- 💷 About £160 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
🏔️ Mountains and nature in May
- Best month
Grand Canyon
United States
Vast red-rock canyon with breathtaking viewpoints and hiking trails.
- ☀️ May: about 24°C, dry
- 💷 About £170 a day
- ✈️ About 11h from London
- Best month
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe
One of the world’s largest waterfalls with adventure activities.
- ☀️ May: about 28°C, dry
- 💷 About £125 a day
- ✈️ About 11h from London
- Best month
San Pedro de Atacama
Chile
Desert landscapes, salt flats, and stargazing.
- ⛅ May: about 19°C, dry
- 💷 About £85 a day
- ✈️ About 14h from London
- Best month
Uyuni
Bolivia
Gateway to the Salar de Uyuni salt flats.
- ⛅ May: about 12°C, dry
- 💷 About £45 a day
- ✈️ About 13h from London
- Best month
Uluru
Australia
Iconic red rock formation and Aboriginal culture.
- ☀️ May: about 24°C, dry
- 💷 About £155 a day
- ✈️ About 19h from London
- Best month
Lake District
United Kingdom
Rolling fells, mirror‑calm lakes, and classic English countryside ideal for hiking and slow travel.
- 🌦️ May: about 13°C, rainy
- 💷 About £130 a day
- Best month
Isle of Skye
United Kingdom
Otherworldly landscapes, dramatic cliffs, and remote Scottish beauty ideal for photography and exploration.
- 🌦️ May: about 12°C, rainy
- 💷 About £130 a day
- Best month
Loch Ness
United Kingdom
Mysterious deep waters, Highland scenery, and peaceful rural landscapes.
- ⛅ May: about 13°C, some rain
- 💷 About £130 a day
How we choose
"Best month" places are at their best in May. The others have pleasant weather then: typically 17–32°C by day and not too wet, based on long-term NASA climate averages. Costs are a typical mid-range day per person, and flight times are from London. Always check the latest travel advice before you book.