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Longmont weather in May (Colorado, United States of America)

Curious about the May weather in Longmont? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Longmont, May is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 22°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 6°C.

Longmont in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 12 days of rain.

With around 290 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Longmont. May, June, August 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 Longmont climate page with graphs.

 

Longmont, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 62 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 51% *  
SunshineSunshine 290 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 65% *  
* Data from: Denver, the United States of America (50 KM, 31 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.

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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 Longmont in May?

For visitors traveling to Longmont, 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.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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