Cincinnati weather in May (Ohio, United States of America)

Interested in knowing the climate of Cincinnati in May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In May, Cincinnati tends to experience high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 24°C, cooling off to about 12°C at night.

Precipitation

Cincinnati in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 13 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 251 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, September and October typically offer 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 Cincinnati climate page with graphs.

 

Cincinnati, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 66%  

Sunshine 251 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 56%  

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 Cincinnati, 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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