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Huntsville Weather in May

May in Huntsville brings pleasant temperatures, with daytime highs of 20°C (68°F) and nights around 4°C (39°F). Quite a bit of rainfall is expected, around 60 mm (2.4 in), so pack an umbrella.

Rainfall in Huntsville in May

Historically, approximately 11 days this month are expected to have rain, averaging 60 mm (2.4 in). A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.

Temperature in Huntsville in May

May is a good time to be in Huntsville. Days are excellent, reaching 20°C (68°F), with nights around 4°C (39°F). This creates a mild day-to-night pattern that is generally easy to manage with the right clothing. With overnight lows of 4°C (39°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in Huntsville in May

The month enjoys around 321 hours of sunshine, creating mostly sunny days with good weather conditions.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, May, June and September typically offer the best circumstances for Huntsville.

Huntsville Temperature in May

Min Temperature
4°C (39°F)
Max Temperature
20°C (68°F)
Chance of Rain
38%
Precipitation
60 mm (2.4 in)
Rainy days
11 days
Humidity
49% *
Sunshine
321 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
72% *
* Data from: Salt Lake City, the United States of America (55 KM, 34 Miles).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Huntsville in May

Pleasant temperatures in May mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Huntsville in May

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

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

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