Des Plaines weather in May (Illinois, United States of America)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Des Plaines this May? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

During May, Des Plaines usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 21°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 10°C.

Precipitation

Des Plaines in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 282 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Des Plaines. May, June, 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 Des Plaines climate page with graphs.

 

Des Plaines, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 116 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 282 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 62% *  

* Data from: Chicago, 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.

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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 Des Plaines, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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