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Lake Mead weather in May (United States of America)

Is Lake Mead a good destination in May, weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Lake Mead during May, featuring very high temperatures and almost no rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 33°C, cooling down at night to around 18°C. Expect some days to be hotter than these averages. Stay cool by wearing light clothing and drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

Precipitation

Lake Mead in May usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 2.8 mm for the month. Historically, approximately a single day this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 386 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Lake Mead. February, March, April, May, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lake Mead climate page with graphs.

 

Lake Mead, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 33°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 3%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 2.8 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days a single day  
HumidityHumidity 22% *  
SunshineSunshine 386 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 89% *  
Data from: Las Vegas, the United States of America (72 KM, 44 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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