Pittsburgh weather in May (Pennsylvania, United States of America)

How is May weather typically in Pittsburgh? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Pittsburgh during May is typically perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 22°C, cooling off to about 11°C at night.

Precipitation

Pittsburgh in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 14 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 217 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Pittsburgh, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 93 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 63%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 217 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 48%  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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?

For visitors traveling to Pittsburgh, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Pittsburgh.

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