Cottage Grove weather in May (Minnesota, United States of America)

What does the weather outlook for Cottage Grove look like in May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In May, Cottage Grove typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 20°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Cottage Grove in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With approximately 298 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cottage Grove, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 104 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 60% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 298 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 63% *  

* Data from: Minneapolis, the United States of America (22 KM, 13 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.

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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 Cottage Grove, 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

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