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

Wondering what the weather is like in Bowie during May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Bowie generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 24°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 12°C.

Precipitation

Bowie in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 13 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 259 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Bowie. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer 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 Bowie climate page with graphs.

 

Bowie, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 259 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (28 KM, 17 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 Bowie, 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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