Independence weather in May (Missouri, United States of America)

What kind of weather does May bring to Independence? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In May, Independence usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 23°C, while night temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Precipitation

Independence in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 153 mm for the month. This month brings the peak rainfall of the year, with heavy showers. Be sure to have a poncho ready to manage the downpours. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 286 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Independence. May, June and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Independence climate page with graphs.

 

Independence, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 153 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 286 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 64% *  

Data from: Kansas City, the United States of America (12 KM, 7 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 Independence, 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

8/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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