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Fort Dodge weather in May (Iowa, United States of America)

Will it be warm or cold in Fort Dodge this May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Fort Dodge includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 22°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 9°C.

Precipitation

Fort Dodge in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 13 days of rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, September typically offers 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 Fort Dodge climate page with graphs.

 

Fort Dodge, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 115 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  

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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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 Fort Dodge, 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
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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