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Oklahoma Weather in May

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

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Oklahoma City Tulsa Ardmore Norman

Are you planning a trip a to Oklahoma, the United States of America in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Oklahoma in May

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 25°C (77°F) in Pryor to 29°C (84°F) in Altus. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Altus and 14°C (57°F) in Pryor.

To explore the conditions in Oklahoma, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Boise City with an average of 34 mm (1.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Atoka with 229 mm (9 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Oklahoma City.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Oklahoma City enjoys about 274 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Oklahoma by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Oklahoma — and find the best time to visit. (based on Oklahoma City)

January10°C (50°F) February12°C (54°F) March18°C (64°F) April23°C (73°F) May26°C (79°F) June32°C (90°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August34°C (93°F) September30°C (86°F) October23°C (73°F) November17°C (63°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Oklahoma in May

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

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 Oklahoma

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

Temperature range in Oklahoma (May)

Precipitation variation in Oklahoma (May)

Oklahoma City

In May Oklahoma City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
241 hours
274 hours
334 hours
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
166 mm (6.5 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Oklahoma City →

Tulsa

In May Tulsa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
268 hours
295 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Tulsa →

Ardmore

In May Ardmore generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
166 mm (6.5 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
12 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Ardmore →

Norman

In May Norman generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
241 hours
274 hours
334 hours
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
165 mm (6.5 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Norman →

Lawton

In May Lawton generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Lawton →

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

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Oklahoma City 26°C (79°F) 15°C (59°F) 166 mm (6.5 in)
Tulsa 26°C (79°F) 15°C (59°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)
Ardmore 27°C (81°F) 16°C (61°F) 166 mm (6.5 in)
Norman 26°C (79°F) 15°C (59°F) 165 mm (6.5 in)
Lawton 28°C (82°F) 15°C (59°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Enid 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)

Oklahoma weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Oklahoma, the United States of America typically experiences pleasant weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Oklahoma City average around 26°C (79°F), and temperatures drop to about 15°C (59°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Oklahoma City peak at roughly 26°C (79°F) in May, dropping to about 15°C (59°F) overnight.

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

Rainfall in Oklahoma, the United States of America peaks during May. Oklahoma City averages roughly 166 mm (6.5 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Oklahoma, the United States of America with overall pleasant weather in Oklahoma City.

Generally speaking, October provides perfect weather in Oklahoma City. The weather in July, August and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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