Weather in May in Maricopa County
Considering a trip to Maricopa County this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Maricopa County in May?
Maricopa County is a region in the United States of America. May in Maricopa County generally has very warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 34°C and nighttime temperatures around 19°C in Phoenix. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
Precipitation
May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 4.9 mm in Phoenix.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Phoenix enjoys approximately 401 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For specific regional insights in Maricopa County for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Maricopa County climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Maricopa County?
Phoenix
In May Phoenix generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Scottsdale
In May Scottsdale generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Mesa
In May Mesa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Chandler
In May Chandler generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Glendale
In May Glendale generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Maricopa County, in the United States of America.
Is May the best time to visit Maricopa County?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Maricopa County with overall pleasant weather in Phoenix. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Phoenix. On the other hand, the weather in August tends to be poor.
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