Elizabethtown weather in May (Kentucky, United States of America)

Interested in knowing the climate of Elizabethtown in May? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The month of May in Elizabethtown typically brings high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 25°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 13°C.

Precipitation

Elizabethtown in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 156 mm for the month. You can typically expect 14 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 266 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Elizabethtown. April, May, June, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February 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 Elizabethtown climate page with graphs.

 

Elizabethtown, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 156 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 266 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 60% *  

Data from: Louisville, the United States of America (62 KM, 39 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

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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 Elizabethtown, 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

8/10

Camping

6/10

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