Late spring · Weather & things to do
Bath in May
Bath warms up: highs climb to 62°F (17°C), from 56°F in April, with lows of 46°F (8°C) and about 2.4 in (60 mm) of rain.
May opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 80/100 (5th of 12).
- Avg high
- 62°F (17°C)
- Avg low
- 46°F (8°C)
- Rain
- 2.4 in (60 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 22 min
- Comfort score
- 80/100 · Great
What May feels like
Days are mild at around 62°F (17°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Lows average 46°F (8°C).
Some rain is likely, about 2.4 in (60 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Long days help: there are roughly 15 h 22 min of daylight mid-month.
Plan around May
May is one of Bath's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: May – September.
- Comfort improves from 72/100 in April to 80/100.
- May sits inside the May – Sep window our London, the Cotswolds & Bath route recommends.
What to pack for May
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 46°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.4 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Bath in May
May is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Prior Park Landscape Garden
18th-century garden with a rare Palladian bridge and views over Bath.
Why now May scores 80/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Pulteney Bridge
Robert Adam's 1774 bridge lined with shops, above a curved weir.
Roman Baths
Well-preserved Roman bathing complex fed by hot springs, under the 18th-century Pump Room.
The Bell Inn
Community-owned pub on Walcot Street with live music most nights.
Why now Highs near 62°F and 2.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Thermae Bath Spa
Modern spa with a rooftop pool fed by the city's natural thermal water.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in May
- The Cotswolds in May~44 mi · highs 60°F, 2.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- London in May~96 mi · highs 64°F, 2.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Dublin in May~213 mi · highs 57°F, 2.6 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Bruges in May~241 mi · highs 63°F, 2.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Bath in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Bath?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 80/100. Expect highs of 62°F (17°C) and 2.4 in (60 mm) of rain. May is inside the May – Sep window our London, the Cotswolds & Bath route recommends.
How cold is Bath in May?
Average highs are 62°F (17°C) and average lows 46°F (8°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Bath in May?
Some: about 2.4 in (60 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 32.0 in (812 mm).
What should I pack for Bath in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 46°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.4 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in May
- London, the Cotswolds & Bath May – Sep
Planning Bath in May?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.