Arlington Heights weather in May (Illinois, United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to Arlington Heights in May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Arlington Heights tends to experience pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 21°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Arlington Heights in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. On average, there are about 13 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 282 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days September typically offers 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 Arlington Heights climate page with graphs.

 

Arlington Heights, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 282 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 62% *  

* Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (12 KM, 7 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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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 Arlington Heights, 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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