North Dakota weather in May
Thinking about venturing to North Dakota this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in North Dakota in May?
North Dakota is a region in the United States of America. May in North Dakota generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
During the day the temperature is moderate in Devils Lake at 18°C and pleasant in Fargo at 20°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Fargo and 6°C in Devils Lake.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Devils Lake with an average of 66 mm to high rainfall in Jamestown with 100 mm. Meanwhile, Fargo enjoys close to 282 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of North Dakota in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our North Dakota climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in North Dakota?
Fargo
In May Fargo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Bismarck
In May Bismarck generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Grand Forks
In May Grand Forks generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Minot
In May Minot generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Dickinson
In May Dickinson generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate 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 North Dakota, in the United States of America.
Is May the best time to visit North Dakota?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit North Dakota with overall perfect weather in Fargo. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, May, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Fargo. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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