Chelsea Flower Show
Late May
Garden-party smart: a floral dress or chinos and a linen shirt, flat shoes for grass, and a light rain jacket just in case.
Highs19°C (66°F)
Lows9°C (48°F)
Rainy days~8
Daylight15.5 h
CrowdsBusy
May averages for London (Greenwich Park). Source
May is one of London's nicest months: long, mild days, the Chelsea Flower Show and park picnics. Pack light layers and one jacket.
☀️ By day
Light jacket, long sleeves, comfortable trainers.
🌙 Evening
Denim jacket for long light evenings.
What's on in May
Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.
May packing essentials
Your May outfit list
- Hooded rain macShop Amazon ↗
- Light knitShop Amazon ↗
- Straight jeansShop Amazon ↗
- Midi skirt or dressKurta with jeans/leggingsShop Amazon ↗
- Waterproof sneakersShop Amazon ↗
- Waterproof jacketShop Amazon ↗
- Long-sleeve shirtsShop Amazon ↗
- Light sweaterShop Amazon ↗
- Chinos or jeansShop Amazon ↗
- Waterproof sneakersShop Amazon ↗
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Dress code
- No formal dress code in the city; smart-casual covers almost everything.
- Some upscale restaurants, theatres and clubs discourage sportswear and trainers in the evening.
- Cover shoulders for religious sites such as mosques and gurdwaras; Westminster Abbey and St Paul's are relaxed but respectful dress is expected.