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

How is May weather typically in Port Townsend? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The month of May in Port Townsend typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 15°C, while nights can cool down to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Port Townsend in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 47 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 12 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 271 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Port Townsend.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November 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 Port Townsend climate page with graphs.

 

Port Townsend, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 47 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
SunshineSunshine 271 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 56% *  
Data from: Friday Harbor, the United States of America (49 KM, 30 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.

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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