Weather on May 26 in London
Historical weather data for May 26 in London, United Kingdom
Based on 56 years of data from HAMPSTEAD
About This Date
May 26th in London, United Kingdom typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 18°C and lows near 9°C. Over 56 years of records, the warmest May 26th was in 2005 (19°C average), while the coldest was 1971 (9°C) — a 19°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 46% of May 26th dates historically, with the wettest May 26th recording 2.77" of rain. The last decade has been 4.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 4.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for May 26th in London? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26°C (79°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 0 mm |
| 2025 | 16°C (61°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 7 mm |
| 2024 | 21°C (69°F) | -- | 17 mm |
| 2023 | 21°C (69°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 0 mm |
| 2022 | 22°C (71°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 1 mm |
| 2021 | -- | 6°C (42°F) | 1 mm |
| 2020 | 23°C (74°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 0 mm |
| 2019 | 17°C (62°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 5 mm |
| 2018 | -- | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm |
| 2017 | 24°C (75°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 0 mm |
| 2016 | 21°C (69°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 0 mm |
| 2015 | 19°C (67°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 0 mm |
| 2014 | 12°C (54°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 14 mm |
| 2013 | 17°C (63°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 0 mm |
| 2012 | 26°C (79°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 0 mm |
| 2011 | 16°C (61°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 27 mm |
| 2010 | 17°C (63°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 5 mm |
| 2009 | 16°C (61°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 2 mm |
| 2008 | 13°C (55°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 60 mm |
| 2007 | 13°C (56°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 26 mm |
| 2006 | 18°C (65°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 0 mm |
| 2005 | 24°C (75°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 0 mm |
| 2004 | 17°C (62°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 8 mm |
| 2003 | 17°C (62°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 0 mm |
| 2002 | 18°C (64°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 6 mm |
| 2001 | 21°C (69°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 0 mm |
| 2000 | 14°C (58°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 47 mm |
| 1999 | 24°C (76°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 0 mm |
| 1998 | 11°C (51°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 38 mm |
| 1997 | 17°C (63°F) | 6°C (43°F) | -- |
| 1996 | 14°C (58°F) | 7°C (44°F) | -- |
| 1995 | 19°C (67°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 1 mm |
| 1994 | 12°C (53°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 0 mm |
| 1993 | 13°C (55°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 22 mm |
| 1992 | 21°C (69°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 0 mm |
| 1991 | 19°C (66°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 0 mm |
| 1990 | 19°C (67°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 0 mm |
| 1989 | 17°C (63°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 0 mm |
| 1988 | 19°C (67°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 13 mm |
| 1987 | 18°C (65°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 0 mm |
| 1986 | 16°C (60°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 0 mm |
| 1985 | 18°C (64°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 21 mm |
| 1984 | 9°C (49°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm |
| 1983 | 15°C (59°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 0 mm |
| 1982 | 13°C (55°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm |
| 1981 | 16°C (60°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 11 mm |
| 1980 | 18°C (64°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 0 mm |
| 1979 | 15°C (59°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 21 mm |
| 1978 | 21°C (69°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 0 mm |
| 1977 | 19°C (66°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 0 mm |
| 1976 | 17°C (62°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 0 mm |
| 1975 | 17°C (62°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 0 mm |
| 1974 | 22°C (72°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 0 mm |
| 1973 | 26°C (78°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 0 mm |
| 1972 | 14°C (58°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 9 mm |
| 1971 | 11°C (52°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 3 mm |