District of Columbia Weather in May

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

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Washington

Considering a trip to District of Columbia, the United States of America this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in District of Columbia in May

District of Columbia, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. May in District of Columbia generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in Washington.

For specific regional insights in District of Columbia, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

May is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 106 mm (4.2 in) in Washington.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Washington sees close to 259 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore District of Columbia by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in District of Columbia — and find the best time to visit. (based on Washington)

January6°C (43°F) February7°C (45°F) March13°C (55°F) April20°C (68°F) May24°C (75°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August31°C (88°F) September27°C (81°F) October20°C (68°F) November14°C (57°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in District of Columbia in May

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

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 District of Columbia

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in District of Columbia, the United States of America?

Washington

In May Washington generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

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April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
227 hours
259 hours
282 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
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District of Columbia weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, District of Columbia, the United States of America generally has pleasant weather conditions. Washington sees daytime temperatures near 24°C (75°F), with nights cooling to roughly 14°C (57°F).

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

In Washington, the average daytime high in May is 24°C (75°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 14°C (57°F).

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

Washington typically receives notable rainfall in May, about 106 mm (4.2 in) on average across District of Columbia, the United States of America.

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

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Washington, May might be a good time to visit District of Columbia, the United States of America. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April and September offering mostly perfect weather in Washington. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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