May Rainfall and Precipitation in Louisiana

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Louisiana, the United States of America in May.

Louisiana, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences precipitation in May ranging from moderate in Alexandria with 97 mm (3.8 in) of rainfall to heavy in Livonia with 177 mm (7 in) of rainfall.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Louisiana precipitation in May: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Louisiana, the United States of America receive in May?

New Orleans often experiences a notable amount of rain in May, with an average of about 149 mm (5.9 in). The city's weather is known to change unexpectedly because of these showers.

How many days does it rain in Louisiana, the United States of America in May?

New Orleans sees roughly 10 days rainy days during May.

Is May part of the rainy season in Louisiana, the United States of America?

May is generally a drier month for Louisiana, the United States of America, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in May in Louisiana, the United States of America?

Looking at our data, Livonia tops the wettest-cities list in Louisiana, the United States of America for May, with monthly rainfall averaging 177 mm (7 in).

What is the driest city in May in Louisiana, the United States of America?

Alexandria is the driest city we have data for in Louisiana, the United States of America in May, with monthly rainfall close to 97 mm (3.8 in).

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