Where is hot in May?

By May, the weather is transitioning from the blossom of spring to the heat of summer in Europe and the Mediterranean, while the rains kick in across much of southeast Asia.

The good news is that if you fancy going on holiday in May, you definitely won't have to fly as far as in previous months to find warm rays of sunshine or even beach friendly weather.

It's also early in the European holiday season, so hotels are freshly cleaned and it's generally uncrowded, even though the weather in May means temperatures aren't yet at their peak.

Looking to spend May in the UK? Check out our handpicked list of places to visit in the UK for the best weather in May.