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Pierre weather in May (South Dakota, United States of America)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Pierre this May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The weather in Pierre during May is typically perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 21°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Pierre in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days days of rainfall are expected.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, June and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Pierre, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 79 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  

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.

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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 Pierre, 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
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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