Washington DC weather in May (United States of America)

Is Washington DC a good destination in May, weather-wise? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In May, Washington DC tends to experience high temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 24°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 14°C.

Precipitation

Washington DC in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 259 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days April and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Washington DC, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 104 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 64%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 259 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 59%  

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 Washington DC, 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.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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