Bloomington weather in May (Indiana, United States of America)

How is May weather typically in Bloomington? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Bloomington generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 24°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 12°C.

Precipitation

Bloomington in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 270 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bloomington, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 130 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 270 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 60% *  

* Data from: Indianapolis, the United States of America (74 KM, 46 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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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 Bloomington, 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?

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

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