Galesburg weather in May (Illinois, United States of America)

Wondering what the weather is like in Galesburg during May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In May, Galesburg tends to experience high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 23°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Galesburg in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 255 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm September typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November 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 Galesburg climate page with graphs.

 

Galesburg, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 139 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 255 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

* Data from: Davenport, the United States of America (66 KM, 41 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 Galesburg, 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

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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