Bethesda weather in May (Maryland, United States of America)

What's the typical weather in Bethesda for May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

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

Precipitation

Bethesda in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 13 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 259 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Bethesda.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures April generally stands 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 Bethesda climate page with graphs.

 

Bethesda, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 259 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (15 KM, 9 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 Bethesda, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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