John May was an English cricketer. May was a right-handed batsman who was a right-arm fast bowler. May made his first-class debut for Hampshire in 1867 against Kent. May played two matches for Hampshire in the 1867 season, both against Kent. In 1870 May played two first-class matches, both of which came against Lancashire, with his second match against Lancashire representing his final first-class match. A bowler, May took six wickets at a bowling average of 27.50, with best figures of 4/80. May's date of death is unknown.