Boise weather in May (Idaho, United States of America)

What is the weather forecast for Boise in May? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Boise during May to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 22°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Boise in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 33 mm for the month. This month experiences about 11 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 333 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Boise.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Boise. May, June, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Boise, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 33 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 48%  

Sunshine 333 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 74%  

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 Boise, 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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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