Carbondale weather in May (Illinois, United States of America)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Carbondale this May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of May in Carbondale typically brings high temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 25°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 13°C.

Precipitation

Carbondale in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. You can typically expect 13 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February 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 Carbondale climate page with graphs.

 

Carbondale, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 129 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Carbondale, 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

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 Carbondale.

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