Lake Charles weather in May (Louisiana, United States of America)

Is Lake Charles a good destination in May, weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Lake Charles generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 29°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 19°C.

Precipitation

Lake Charles in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 10 days of rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March typically offers the best circumstances. While July tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lake Charles, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 126 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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