Delaware City weather in May (Delaware, United States of America)

Wondering what the weather is like in Delaware City during May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

During May, Delaware City is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 23°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 12°C.

Precipitation

Delaware City in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 12 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 247 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Delaware City, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 247 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 55% *  

Data from: Philadelphia, the United States of America (55 KM, 34 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

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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 Delaware City, 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

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