Owensboro weather in May (Kentucky, United States of America)

What kind of weather does May bring to Owensboro? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of May in Owensboro typically brings high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 25°C, while nights can cool down to about 15°C.

Precipitation

Owensboro in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 13 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

With approximately 286 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm September typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Owensboro, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 121 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 286 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 63% *  

Data from: Evansville, the United States of America (44 KM, 27 Miles).

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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.

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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