Ohio weather in May
Planning a journey to Ohio this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Ohio in May?
Ohio is a region in the United States of America. May in Ohio generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Put-in-Bay at 19°C to warm in Gallipolis at 25°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C in Gallipolis and 12°C in Put-in-Bay.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in North Lima with an average of 79 mm to high rainfall in Hillsboro with 121 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 251 hours of sunshine in Cincinnati. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For specific regional insights in Ohio for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Ohio climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Ohio?
Cincinnati
In May Cincinnati generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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North Canton
In May North Canton generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Saint Clairsville
In May Saint Clairsville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Streetsboro
In May Streetsboro generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Cambridge
In May Cambridge generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high 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 Ohio, in the United States of America.
Is May the best time to visit Ohio?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Cincinnati, May might be a good time to visit Ohio.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Cincinnati. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.
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