Temperature in Texas in May

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Texas, the United States of America this May.

Texas, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 26°C (79°F) in Dalhart to 35°C (95°F) in Terlingua. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Terlingua and 9°C (48°F) in Dalhart.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Texas, the United States of America in May?

Explore the map below to discover average May temperatures at the top destinations in Texas. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Best Places to Visit in Texas in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Texas temperatures in May: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Texas, the United States of America in May?

Daytime temperatures in Houston typically peak at 30°C (86°F) in May, putting it in the high range.

How cold does it get at night in Texas, the United States of America in May?

Average overnight lows in Texas, the United States of America during May sit near 21°C (70°F) in Houston.

What is the warmest city in May in Texas, the United States of America?

According to our recent database analysis, Terlingua is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 35°C (95°F) and rarely drops below 17°C (63°F) during the night.

What is the coldest city in May in Texas, the United States of America?

When looking through our records, we find that Dalhart stands out as the coolest city in Texas, the United States of America for the month of May. Daytime highs average 26°C (79°F) and it cools down to about 9°C (48°F) at night.

How much sun does Texas, the United States of America get in May?

Houston enjoys close to 250 hours of sunlight. This not only brightens the days but also uplifts the atmosphere during the month.

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