Ames weather in May (Iowa, United States of America)

How does the May weather in Ames compare to other months? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of May in Ames typically brings high temperatures and high rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 22°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 10°C.

Precipitation

Ames in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 131 mm for the month. This month experiences about 12 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 280 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ames, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 131 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 60% *  

Sunshine 280 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 61% *  

* Data from: Des Moines, the United States of America (54 KM, 34 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.

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 Ames, 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

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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