Ann Arbor weather in May (Michigan, United States of America)

Thinking of visiting Ann Arbor in May? Check the weather first! Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The weather in Ann Arbor is usually perfect in May, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 22°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 9°C.

Precipitation

Ann Arbor in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 15 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 277 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Ann Arbor. May, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ann Arbor, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 99 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 277 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 60% *  

Data from: Detroit, the United States of America (56 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 Ann Arbor, 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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