Moorhead weather in May (Minnesota, United States of America)

What is the weather forecast for Moorhead in May? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Moorhead during May, which means pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 20°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Moorhead in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 13 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 282 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Moorhead. May, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Moorhead, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 60% *  

Sunshine 282 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 61% *  

* Data from: Fargo, the United States of America (2 KM, 1 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?

For visitors traveling to Moorhead, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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