Where to travel in May
Countries with good seasonal conditions in the destinations covered here. Regional differences and advisory notes still matter; this is not a list of safe places to travel.
Where is warm in May
Places rated good or best this month, each with its average daytime high of 25°C / 77°F or more.
- Sri Lanka East CoastSri Lanka · 34°C / 93°F
- ArubaAruba · 33°C / 91°F
- SempornaMalaysia · 32°C / 90°F
- YogyakartaIndonesia · 32°C / 90°F
- Komodo & Labuan BajoIndonesia · 32°C / 90°F
- Red Sea (Hurghada)Egypt · 32°C / 90°F
- CuraçaoCuraçao · 31°C / 88°F
- SeychellesSeychelles · 31°C / 88°F
- BahamasBahamas · 30°C / 86°F
- Tahiti & Bora BoraFrench Polynesia · 30°C / 86°F
- Oʻahu (Honolulu)United States · 30°C / 86°F
- JordanJordan · 29°C / 84°F
Where to go in Europe in May
Places rated good or best this month, with their average daytime high.
- CyprusCyprus · 27°C / 81°F
- MostarBosnia & Herzegovina · 26°C / 79°F
- AthensGreece · 26°C / 79°F
- Saranda & KsamilAlbania · 25°C / 77°F
- Florence & TuscanyItaly · 25°C / 77°F
- SicilyItaly · 25°C / 77°F
- MaltaMalta · 25°C / 77°F
- MallorcaSpain · 24°C / 75°F
- MontenegroMontenegro · 24°C / 75°F
- MeteoraGreece · 24°C / 75°F
Where to go in the USA in May
Places rated good or best this month, with their average daytime high.
- Oʻahu (Honolulu)United States · 30°C / 86°F
- Hawaiʻi IslandUnited States · 29°C / 84°F
- MauiUnited States · 29°C / 84°F
- SedonaUnited States · 28°C / 82°F
- NashvilleUnited States · 28°C / 82°F
- Napa ValleyUnited States · 26°C / 79°F
- Grand CanyonUnited States · 23°C / 73°F
- New YorkUnited States · 22°C / 72°F
Places to explore
Snapshot checked 2026-10-13. Read current official guidance before booking. Seasonal suitability does not override a travel advisory.
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Planning with this guide
Where is warm in May?
Top-rated picks this month include Sri Lanka East Coast, Aruba, Semporna, Yogyakarta, Komodo & Labuan Bajo, Red Sea (Hurghada). Each place page shows the monthly reasons, climate and regional differences.
Where to go in Europe in May?
Top-rated picks this month include Cyprus, Mostar, Athens, Saranda & Ksamil, Florence & Tuscany, Sicily. Each place page shows the monthly reasons, climate and regional differences.
Where to go in the USA in May?
Top-rated picks this month include Oʻahu (Honolulu), Hawaiʻi Island, Maui, Sedona, Nashville, Napa Valley. Each place page shows the monthly reasons, climate and regional differences.
Sources and limits
This tool uses stored snapshots and is not updated in real time. Climate averages are not forecasts, and seasonal ratings are not safety assessments. Information may be incomplete or out of date. Before booking, check current official travel advisories, entry requirements, weather forecasts and local conditions.
TerraClimate · NASA POWER · NOAA OISST · Copernicus DEM GLO-90 (2021)
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