Detroit Lakes weather in May (Minnesota, United States of America)

How does the weather in Detroit Lakes usually fare in May? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In May, Detroit Lakes tends to experience pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Detroit Lakes in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 282 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Detroit Lakes, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 60% *  

Sunshine 282 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 61% *  

Data from: Fargo, the United States of America (72 KM, 44 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 Detroit Lakes, 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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