When to goWhere to go
Where to go
in May
Arguably the best all-round month in Europe.
Best for sun
the Amalfi Coast, Croatia, Turkey and Morocco.
Best for cool / snow
the UK, Scandinavia and Pacific Northwest.
12 picks for May
Tokyo
Japan
From$180
Santorini
Greece
From$240
Zermatt
Switzerland
From$410
Bali
Indonesia
From$95
New York
New York
USA
From$260
Lisbon
Portugal
From$120
Lucknow
Lucknow
India
From$55
Coimbatore
Coimbatore
India
From$55
Pimpri-Chinchwad
Pimpri-Chinchwad
India
From$55
Najafgarh
Najafgarh
India
From$55
Jamshedpur
Jamshedpur
India
From$55
Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur
India
From$55
Other months
Where to go in May — FAQs
- Where should I go on holiday in May?
- Arguably the best all-round month in Europe. For sun, look at the Amalfi Coast, Croatia, Turkey and Morocco. For cooler trips, the UK, Scandinavia and Pacific Northwest.
- Is May a good time to travel?
- May is one of the most interesting months to plan around because conditions vary so much by region. The 12 picks above are chosen to be at their best — weather, prices, and crowds — in May specifically.
- What is the cheapest place to go in May?
- Lowest prices in May usually follow the regions in shoulder season — outside school holidays and big events. Check the picks above for places at their best-value moment this month.
- Where is hot in May?
- Reliably warm in May: the Amalfi Coast, Croatia, Turkey and Morocco.