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Bentonville weather in May (Arkansas, United States of America)

Thinking of visiting Bentonville in May? Check the weather first! See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Bentonville includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 24°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Bentonville in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 174 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 13 days of rain.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. April, May, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bentonville, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 174 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  

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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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 Bentonville, 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.

Camping
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the United States of America? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the United States of America. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.