Jefferson City weather in May (Missouri, United States of America)

Looking to travel to Jefferson City in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Jefferson City generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 24°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C.

Jefferson City in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see rainfall.

With around 265 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 October typically offers 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 Jefferson City climate page with graphs.

 

Jefferson City, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 125 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 265 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 60% *  

* Data from: Columbia, the United States of America (43 KM, 27 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in May and which places have the best weather 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 Jefferson City in May?

For visitors traveling to Jefferson City, 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 in May.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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