Atchison weather in May (Kansas, United States of America)

Will it be warm or cold in Atchison this May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of May in Atchison typically includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 24°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 12°C.

Precipitation

Atchison in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 134 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 286 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm October typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Atchison, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 134 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 286 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 64% *  

* Data from: Kansas City, the United States of America (45 KM, 28 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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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 Atchison, 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

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