Fairfax weather in May (Virginia, United States of America)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Fairfax during May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In May, Fairfax typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 23°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Fairfax in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 259 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Fairfax.

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

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

 

Fairfax, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 125 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 259 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

* Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (23 KM, 14 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 Fairfax, 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

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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