Lawrence weather in May (Kansas, United States of America)

What can you expect from the weather in Lawrence during May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Lawrence typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 24°C. But by evening, they drop to around 12°C.

Lawrence in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

With around 267 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days October typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lawrence, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 137 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 267 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 60% *  

* Data from: Topeka, the United States of America (39 KM, 24 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 Lawrence in May?

For visitors traveling to Lawrence, 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

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