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Kentucky Weather in May

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

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Considering a trip to Kentucky, 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 Kentucky in May

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in Florence to 26°C (79°F) in Madisonville. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Madisonville and 13°C (55°F) in Florence.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Middlesboro with an average of 97 mm (3.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Oak Grove with 162 mm (6.4 in).

Explore Kentucky by month

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

January5°C (41°F) February6°C (43°F) March13°C (55°F) April20°C (68°F) May24°C (75°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September27°C (81°F) October19°C (66°F) November13°C (55°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kentucky in May

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

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 Kentucky

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

Temperature range in Kentucky (May)

Precipitation variation in Kentucky (May)

Lexington

In May Lexington generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
150 mm (5.9 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
Climate in Lexington →

Louisville

In May Louisville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
224 hours
266 hours
290 hours
Monthly rainfall
163 mm (6.4 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
good
Climate in Louisville →

Frankfort

In May Frankfort generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
153 mm (6 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
Climate in Frankfort →

Bowling Green

In May Bowling Green generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
145 mm (5.7 in)
152 mm (6 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
good
Climate in Bowling Green →

Paducah

In May Paducah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
154 mm (6.1 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
11 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
good
Climate in Paducah →

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

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lexington 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)
Louisville 25°C (77°F) 14°C (57°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)
Frankfort 24°C (75°F) 12°C (54°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)
Bowling Green 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 152 mm (6 in)
Paducah 25°C (77°F) 14°C (57°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)
Florence 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)

Kentucky weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in Kentucky, the United States of America brings very good weather. In Lexington, daytime temperatures are typically around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows hover near 13°C (55°F).

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

In Lexington, the average daytime high in May is 24°C (75°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 13°C (55°F).

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

Yes, May tends to be a wetter month in Kentucky, the United States of America. Average rainfall in Lexington sits around 132 mm (5.2 in).

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

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Kentucky, the United States of America. Typically, the climate in Lexington is very good.

Generally speaking, April, May, June and September provide very good weather in Lexington. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Kentucky.

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