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Oak Park Weather in May

May in Oak Park brings pleasant temperatures around 22°C (72°F) during the day, dropping to 11°C (52°F) at night, with quite a bit of rainfall expected, averaging around 109 mm (4.3 in) for the month.

Rainfall in Oak Park in May

Typically around 12 days of rainfall are expected, averaging 109 mm (4.3 in) for the month. Rainfall intensity is on the higher side this month. Expect more substantial showers rather than light, passing rain.

Temperature in Oak Park in May

May in Oak Park sees highs of 22°C (72°F) and lows of 11°C (52°F) overnight. Conditions are often most pleasant around the middle of the day. Nights cool down to 11°C (52°F), so a light jacket or extra layer is useful once the sun goes down. On the plus side, the cooler nights make for comfortable sleeping conditions.

Sunshine in Oak Park in May

The month enjoys around 282 hours of sunshine, creating mostly sunny days with good weather conditions.

Wind Speed in Oak Park in May

Wind speeds average 5 m/s (10 knots) during May. At this speed, gentle to moderate breezes make small trees sway and the wind creates whitecaps on water bodies. Daily variations range from moderate winds to stronger breezes, creating excellent conditions for sailing, kite flying and wind sports.

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Oak Park Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C (52°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C (72°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 109 mm (4.3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 64% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 5 m/s (10 knots) *  
SunshineSunshine 282 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 62% *  
* Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (14 KM, 9 Miles).

Best Places in the United States of America in May

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Oak Park in May

For Oak Park in May, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. High rain levels are expected, so pack waterproof gear and an umbrella or poncho. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Oak Park in May

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

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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