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

Looking to travel to Federal Way in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Federal Way generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 18°C. But by evening, they drop to around 8°C.

Federal Way in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 247 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 68 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
SunshineSunshine 247 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Federal Way in May?

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 in May.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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