Pella weather in May (Iowa, United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to Pella in May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Pella generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 22°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 11°C.

Precipitation

Pella in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 12 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 280 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, September typically offers 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 Pella climate page with graphs.

 

Pella, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 110 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 60% *  

Sunshine 280 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 61% *  

Data from: Des Moines, the United States of America (62 KM, 38 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

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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 Pella, 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

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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