Federal Way weather in May (Washington State, United States of America)

What weather conditions can you expect in Federal Way this May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Federal Way includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 18°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Federal Way in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 13 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 247 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 your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Federal Way climate page with graphs.

 

Federal Way, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 247 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

Data from: Tacoma, the United States of America (10 KM, 6 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 Federal Way, 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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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