Dubuque weather in May (Iowa, United States of America)

How's the weather trend in Dubuque as May approaches? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

During May, Dubuque is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 22°C, cooling off to about 10°C at night.

Precipitation

Dubuque in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 280 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.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Dubuque. May, 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 Dubuque climate page with graphs.

 

Dubuque, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 280 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Galena, the United States of America (21 KM, 13 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 Dubuque, 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

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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