Harrisburg weather in May (Pennsylvania, United States of America)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Harrisburg during May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

May in Harrisburg generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 23°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 11°C.

Precipitation

Harrisburg in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 266 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Harrisburg.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Harrisburg. May, June, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March 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 Harrisburg climate page with graphs.

 

Harrisburg, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 118 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 65%  

Sunshine 266 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 60%  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Harrisburg, 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

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