Metairie weather in May (Louisiana, United States of America)

Wondering what the weather is like in Metairie during May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During May, Metairie usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 29°C, cooling down at night to around 21°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Metairie in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 145 mm for the month. On average, there are about 9 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 279 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Metairie, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Water Temperature 26°C *  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 145 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 279 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 66% *  

* Data from: New Orleans, the United States of America (9 KM, 5 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?

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. With a water temperature of around 26°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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