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Puyallup Weather in May

May in Puyallup brings pleasant temperatures, with daytime highs of 18°C (64°F) and nights around 7°C (45°F). Quite a bit of rainfall is expected, around 67 mm (2.6 in), so pack an umbrella.

Rainfall in Puyallup in May

Typically, you can expect about 14 days of rain this month, with 67 mm (2.6 in) on average. Expect a fairly normal spread of rainfall this month, with no particular pattern of very heavy or very persistent showers.

Temperature in Puyallup in May

Expect highs of 18°C (64°F) in Puyallup in May, with nights dropping to around 7°C (45°F). This creates a mild day-to-night pattern that is generally easy to manage with the right clothing. Nights drop to 7°C (45°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

Sunshine in Puyallup in May

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 247 hours of sunshine. This makes it a pleasant time to visit Puyallup.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.

Puyallup Temperature in May

Min Temperature
7°C (45°F)
Max Temperature
18°C (64°F)
Chance of Rain
45%
Precipitation
67 mm (2.6 in)
Rainy days
14 days
Sunshine
247 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
52% *
* Data from: Tacoma, the United States of America (13 KM, 8 Miles).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Puyallup in May

For Puyallup in May, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Puyallup in May

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

  • Cycling
    10/10
  • Walking
    10/10
  • Camping
    4/10
  • Outdoor sports
    10/10

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