Clear Lake weather in May (Iowa, United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to Clear Lake in May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In May, Clear Lake tends to experience 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. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 9°C.

Precipitation

Clear Lake in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 14 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 280 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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

 

Clear Lake, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 105 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 280 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Albert Lea, the United States of America (56 KM, 35 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 Clear Lake, 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Clear Lake.

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