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

Is Dayton a good destination in May, weather-wise? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in Dayton is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 24°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 13°C.

Precipitation

Dayton in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 13 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 266 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May and September generally stand out with 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 Dayton climate page with graphs.

 

Dayton, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 65%  

Sunshine 266 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 59%  

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 Dayton, 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

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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