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United Kingdom · Ships call at Portsmouth, England
Cool and mostly dry
Portsmouth in May brings cooler conditions, with highs around 55°F, so pack layers alongside your warm-weather gear. Rain is uncommon, with only about 2 rainy days expected across the month, ideal for beach days and shore excursions. Cool and mostly dry.
Crowds are moderate in May, making it a good balance between availability and weather. Dress in layers: a waterproof shell over a mid-layer handles the range between cool mornings and afternoon port temps.
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Sailings that are at sea during May, with the date each one leaves port.
Die grose Amerika & Sudsee-Reise
Phoenix Reisen Cruises
Sails Dec 5, 2026
Einmal um die ganze Welt mit MS Artania
Phoenix Reisen Cruises
Sails Dec 18, 2026
Beauty of the Azores and Portugal
Saga Cruises
Sails Apr 17, 2027
Canaries in Springtime
Saga Cruises
Sails Apr 20, 2027
Von Jamaika durch die Karibik zu den Azoren
Phoenix Reisen Cruises
Sails Apr 26, 2027
Cultural Gems Of The Iberian Peninsula & France
Ambassador Cruises
Sails Apr 28, 2027
Ships use Portsmouth International Port, north of the city center. A free shuttle runs into town. Southampton Airport is about 22 miles away; trains from Portsmouth reach London Waterloo in about 85 minutes.
The average high temperature in Portsmouth during May is 55°F, with a low of 52°F.
Portsmouth typically sees 2 days of rain in May. Cool and mostly dry.
For a May cruise to Portsmouth, you should pack warm layers, a waterproof jacket, and thermal wear.