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

Curious about the May weather in Bloomington? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Bloomington generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 21°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 10°C.

Bloomington in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see rainfall.

With around 298 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, September typically offers 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 Bloomington climate page with graphs.

 

Bloomington, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 60% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 298 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 63% *  

* Data from: Minneapolis, the United States of America (9 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in May and which places have the best weather 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 Bloomington in May?

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 in May.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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