Frederick weather in May (Maryland, United States of America)

Curious about the climate in Frederick this May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Frederick generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 24°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 11°C.

Precipitation

Frederick in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. On average, there are about 14 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 259 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Frederick. April, May, June, July, 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 Frederick climate page with graphs.

 

Frederick, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 109 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 259 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (70 KM, 43 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 Frederick, 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

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