Pleasant Hill weather in May (Iowa, United States of America)

Is Pleasant Hill a good destination in May, weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Pleasant Hill typically brings high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 22°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Pleasant Hill in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 280 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Pleasant Hill, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 60% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 280 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 61% *  

Data from: Des Moines, the United States of America (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

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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 Pleasant Hill, 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

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