Council Bluffs weather in May (Iowa, United States of America)

Will it be warm or cold in Council Bluffs this May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Council Bluffs includes high temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 23°C, cooling down at night to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Council Bluffs in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 128 mm for the month. Expect around 13 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 279 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 September typically offers 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 Council Bluffs climate page with graphs.

 

Council Bluffs, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 128 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 279 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 61% *  

Data from: Omaha, the United States of America (6 KM, 4 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 Council Bluffs, 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

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