Olympia weather in May (Washington State, United States of America)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Olympia during May? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In May, Olympia typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 19°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 6°C.

Precipitation

Olympia in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 247 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, 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 Olympia climate page with graphs.

 

Olympia, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 247 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

Data from: Tacoma, the United States of America (41 KM, 25 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 Olympia, 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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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