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Arkansas Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Arkansas, the United States of America in May.

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Are you planning a trip a to Arkansas, the United States of America in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Arkansas in May

Arkansas, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. May in Arkansas generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in Rogers to 28°C (82°F) in Magnolia. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Magnolia and 14°C (57°F) in Rogers.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Arkansas, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in El Dorado with an average of 112 mm (4.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Brinkley with 206 mm (8.1 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Little Rock.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Little Rock enjoys about 325 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Arkansas by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Arkansas — and find the best time to visit. (based on Little Rock)

January11°C (52°F) February12°C (54°F) March18°C (64°F) April23°C (73°F) May27°C (81°F) June32°C (90°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August34°C (93°F) September30°C (86°F) October24°C (75°F) November17°C (63°F) December12°C (54°F)
Best Time to Visit Arkansas →

Best Places to Visit in Arkansas in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Arkansas.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Arkansas

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Arkansas, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Arkansas (May)

Precipitation variation in Arkansas (May)

Little Rock

In May Little Rock generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
276 hours
325 hours
346 hours
Monthly rainfall
149 mm (5.9 in)
173 mm (6.8 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Little Rock →

West Memphis

In May West Memphis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
256 hours
304 hours
321 hours
Monthly rainfall
144 mm (5.7 in)
188 mm (7.4 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in West Memphis →

Jonesboro

In May Jonesboro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
141 mm (5.6 in)
161 mm (6.3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Jonesboro →

Blytheville

In May Blytheville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Blytheville →

Forrest City

In May Forrest City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
256 hours
304 hours
321 hours
Monthly rainfall
145 mm (5.7 in)
164 mm (6.5 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
7 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Forrest City →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Arkansas, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Arkansas in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Little Rock 27°C (81°F) 16°C (61°F) 173 mm (6.8 in)
West Memphis 27°C (81°F) 16°C (61°F) 188 mm (7.4 in)
Jonesboro 26°C (79°F) 15°C (59°F) 161 mm (6.3 in)
Blytheville 26°C (79°F) 16°C (61°F) 158 mm (6.2 in)
Forrest City 27°C (81°F) 16°C (61°F) 164 mm (6.5 in)
Marion 27°C (81°F) 16°C (61°F) 176 mm (6.9 in)

Arkansas weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Arkansas, the United States of America in May?

Expect pleasant weather across Arkansas, the United States of America in May. The popular destination of Little Rock averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 16°C (61°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Arkansas, the United States of America in May?

Little Rock averages a daytime maximum of 27°C (81°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 16°C (61°F).

Does Arkansas, the United States of America get a lot of rain in May?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Little Rock records an average of 173 mm (6.8 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for Arkansas, the United States of America.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Arkansas, the United States of America?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Arkansas, the United States of America with overall pleasant weather in Little Rock.

Generally speaking, April, May and October provide pleasant weather in Little Rock. On the other hand, the months of July, August and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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