Weather on May 16 in London
Historical weather data for May 16 in London, United Kingdom
Based on 56 years of data from HAMPSTEAD
About This Date
May 16th in London, United Kingdom typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 16°C and lows near 8°C. Over 56 years of records, the warmest May 16th was in 2004 (18°C average), while the coldest was 1996 (4°C) — a 24°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 46% of May 16th dates historically, with the wettest May 16th recording 3.96" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Planning for May 16th in London? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16°C (61°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 1 mm |
| 2025 | 19°C (67°F) | -- | -- |
| 2024 | 19°C (66°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 0 mm |
| 2023 | 18°C (64°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 0 mm |
| 2022 | 23°C (74°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 6 mm |
| 2021 | -- | 8°C (46°F) | 8 mm |
| 2020 | -- | 8°C (46°F) | 0 mm |
| 2019 | -- | 7°C (45°F) | 0 mm |
| 2018 | 14°C (58°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 0 mm |
| 2017 | 17°C (62°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 33 mm |
| 2016 | 18°C (64°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 0 mm |
| 2015 | 17°C (62°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 0 mm |
| 2014 | 22°C (72°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 0 mm |
| 2013 | 12°C (53°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 2 mm |
| 2012 | 14°C (58°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 0 mm |
| 2011 | 18°C (64°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 0 mm |
| 2010 | 17°C (62°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 25 mm |
| 2009 | 15°C (59°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 5 mm |
| 2008 | 12°C (53°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 0 mm |
| 2007 | 16°C (60°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 12 mm |
| 2006 | 17°C (62°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 2 mm |
| 2005 | 16°C (60°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 9 mm |
| 2004 | 23°C (74°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 0 mm |
| 2003 | 16°C (60°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 8 mm |
| 2002 | 22°C (72°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 0 mm |
| 2001 | 9°C (49°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 28 mm |
| 2000 | 16°C (60°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 4 mm |
| 1999 | 14°C (58°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 0 mm |
| 1998 | 20°C (68°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 0 mm |
| 1997 | 24°C (76°F) | 9°C (48°F) | -- |
| 1996 | 8°C (46°F) | 2°C (35°F) | -- |
| 1995 | 11°C (52°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 30 mm |
| 1994 | 8°C (47°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 36 mm |
| 1993 | 22°C (72°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 1 mm |
| 1992 | 17°C (62°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 0 mm |
| 1991 | 13°C (56°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 7 mm |
| 1990 | 19°C (67°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 0 mm |
| 1989 | 21°C (70°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 0 mm |
| 1988 | 19°C (66°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 0 mm |
| 1987 | 12°C (54°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 0 mm |
| 1986 | 18°C (64°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 2 mm |
| 1985 | 19°C (67°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 0 mm |
| 1984 | 12°C (53°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 4 mm |
| 1983 | 14°C (57°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 11 mm |
| 1982 | 19°C (66°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 0 mm |
| 1981 | 13°C (55°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 5 mm |
| 1980 | 19°C (67°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 0 mm |
| 1979 | 14°C (57°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm |
| 1978 | 14°C (58°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 0 mm |
| 1977 | 13°C (55°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 1 mm |
| 1976 | 21°C (69°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 0 mm |
| 1975 | 8°C (47°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 101 mm |
| 1974 | 21°C (69°F) | -- | 0 mm |
| 1973 | 15°C (59°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 0 mm |
| 1972 | 14°C (58°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 4 mm |
| 1971 | 16°C (60°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 4 mm |