London vs Manchester

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, London edges ahead as the better destination in May. London offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while Manchester sees 10 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.

London sits in the comfortable travel range at 17°C. Manchester is also comfortable at 15°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, London is the stronger choice in May.

London reaches an average high of 17°C (63°F) and drops to 8°C (46°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Manchester averages 15°C (59°F) for the high and 7°C (45°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in May.

London receives approximately 52 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during May. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Manchester sees 70 mm over 13 rain days. That makes London the drier option by 3 rain days and 18 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.