Weather abroad · May half-term

Where's hot in May half-term?

Hot places in our list24 of 63

Quickest flight to 25°C+Egypt, 5h 15m

HottestOman, 33°C

May half-term is usually the last week of May, around the late May bank holiday. The Mediterranean is warm without the summer heat, which makes it one of the best weeks of the year for a family beach holiday.

Hot within 5 hours

Nowhere within 5 hours averages 21°C at this time of year. These come closest, and afternoons are 4 to 6°C warmer.

GreeceAthens20°C3h 30mBusy and pricier
CyprusPaphos20°C4h 30mBusy and pricier
MoroccoMarrakech20°C3h 15mBusy and pricier
MaltaValletta19°C3hBusy and pricier

Long-haul heat

Average 25°C or more. Shortest flights first.

EgyptHurghada27°C5h 15mQuiet
QatarDoha32°C7hQuiet
United Arab EmiratesDubai31°C7h 15mQuiet
OmanMuscat33°C7h 30mQuiet
BarbadosBridgetown28°C8h 45mBest value
Dominican RepublicPunta Cana27°C9hBest value
FloridaOrlando26°C9hBusy and pricier
NepalKathmandu28°C9h 30mBest value
TanzaniaZanzibar27°C9h 30mQuiet
IndiaGoa28°C9h 45mQuiet
CubaHavana28°C9h 45mBest value
JamaicaMontego Bay28°C9h 45mBest value

Pleasant city breaks

12 to 20°C and under 4 hours away: good for walking all day.

GreeceAthens20°C3h 30mBusy and pricier
MoroccoMarrakech20°C3h 15mBusy and pricier
MaltaValletta19°C3hBusy and pricier
SpainMálaga18°C2h 30mBest value
PortugalFaro18°C2h 30mBest value
ItalyRome18°C2h 15mBusy and pricier
CroatiaDubrovnik18°C2h 30mBest value
HungaryBudapest16°C2h 15mBest value
FranceParis14°C1hBest value
GermanyBerlin14°C1h 45mBest value

Temperatures are 24-hour monthly averages for one city in each place. Flight times are straight-line estimates from Heathrow. Season labels show our when-to-go rating for May half-term.

Hotels for May half-term

Compare hotels in the warmest short-haul picks.

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Questions people ask

Where is hot in May half-term within 5 hours of the UK?

Nowhere in our list averages 21°C or more within 5 hours at this time of year. Look at long-haul options.

Where is good for a city break in May half-term?

Greece (20°C), Morocco (20°C), Malta (19°C), Spain (18°C) are all under 4 hours away and pleasant for walking all day.

Where is the hottest place to go in May half-term?

Of the places we track, Oman is hottest, averaging 33°C in Muscat.

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Waymark summarises official UK government (FCDO) travel advice and other public sources to help you plan. It is not a substitute for that advice, which can change at short notice. Always read the latest FCDO page for your destination and check your insurance before you book. Content last checked 22 October 2026.