Weather in May in Oregon
Considering a trip to Oregon 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 Oregon in May?
Oregon is a region in the United States of America. The weather in Oregon in May can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from moderate to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from moderate in Willamette National Forest at 14°C to warm in Boardman at 24°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Boardman and 3°C in Willamette National Forest.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Bend with an average of 21 mm to high rainfall in Willamette National Forest with 146 mm.Average sunshine
The city Portland usually sees around 276 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For a closer look at May's conditions in Oregon, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Oregon's yearly weather, check out our Oregon climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Oregon?
Portland
In May Portland generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Seaside
In May Seaside generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Cannon Beach
In May Cannon Beach generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Depoe Bay
In May Depoe Bay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Rockaway Beach
In May Rockaway Beach generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Oregon, in the United States of America.
Is May the best time to visit Oregon?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Oregon with overall perfect weather in Portland. 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 May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Portland. The weather in January, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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