Door County

Door County Weather in May

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

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Ephraim Sturgeon Bay Egg Harbor Fish Creek

Planning a trip to Door County, the United States of America this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Door County in May

Door County, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. May in Door County generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) in Ephraim.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ellison Bay with an average of 70 mm (2.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Sturgeon Bay with 79 mm (3.1 in).

Explore Door County by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Door County - and find the best time to visit. (based on Ephraim)

January-3°C (27°F) February-3°C (27°F) March4°C (39°F) April10°C (50°F) May18°C (64°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August26°C (79°F) September21°C (70°F) October14°C (57°F) November6°C (43°F) December0°C (32°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Door County in May

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

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 Door County

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

Temperature range in Door County (May)

Precipitation variation in Door County (May)

Ephraim

In May Ephraim generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
77 mm (3 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
very good
excellent
Climate in Ephraim →

Sturgeon Bay

In May Sturgeon Bay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
excellent
Climate in Sturgeon Bay →

Egg Harbor

In May Egg Harbor generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
17°C (63°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
excellent
Climate in Egg Harbor →

Fish Creek

In May Fish Creek generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
76 mm (3 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
very good
excellent
Climate in Fish Creek →

Sister Bay

In May Sister Bay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
17°C (63°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
75 mm (3 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
excellent
Climate in Sister Bay →

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

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ephraim 18°C (64°F) 6°C (43°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Sturgeon Bay 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Egg Harbor 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Fish Creek 18°C (64°F) 6°C (43°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Sister Bay 17°C (63°F) 6°C (43°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Baileys Harbor 18°C (64°F) 6°C (43°F) 76 mm (3 in)

Door County weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect very good weather across Door County, the United States of America in May. The popular destination of Ephraim averages 18°C (64°F) by day and 6°C (43°F) at night during this month.

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

Ephraim averages a daytime maximum of 18°C (64°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 6°C (43°F).

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

Not particularly. Ephraim averages just 77 mm (3 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Door County, the United States of America.

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

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Door County, the United States of America with overall very good weather in Ephraim. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Door County, the United States of America is in June, July, August and September with generally excellent weather in Ephraim. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be less favorable.

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