Bismarck weather in May (North Dakota, United States of America)

What weather conditions can you expect in Bismarck this May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

During May, Bismarck experiences perfect weather, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 20°C, cooling down at night to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Bismarck in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 296 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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

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

 

Bismarck, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 60%  

Sunshine 296 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 64%  

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 Bismarck, 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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