Newport News weather in May (Virginia, United States of America)

How is May weather typically in Newport News? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of May in Newport News typically includes high temperatures and high rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 25°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 15°C.

Precipitation

Newport News in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 12 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 276 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures April generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Newport News, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 109 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 276 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 62% *  

Data from: Hampton, the United States of America (13 KM, 8 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.

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Newport News, 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.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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