West Virginia

West Virginia Weather in May

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

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Morgantown Fairmont Harpers Ferry Wheeling

Are you planning a trip a to West Virginia, 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 West Virginia in May

West Virginia, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. May in West Virginia generally has temperatures that range from mild to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from mild in Snowshoe at 18°C (64°F) to warm in Huntington at 25°C (77°F). At night it cools down to 11°C (52°F) in Huntington and 7°C (45°F) in Snowshoe.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of West Virginia, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Assateague Island with an average of 89 mm (3.5 in) to high rainfall in Snowshoe with 140 mm (5.5 in).

Explore West Virginia by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in West Virginia - and find the best time to visit. (based on Morgantown)

January4°C (39°F) February4°C (39°F) March12°C (54°F) April19°C (66°F) May23°C (73°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August28°C (82°F) September25°C (77°F) October18°C (64°F) November12°C (54°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in West Virginia in May

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

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 West Virginia

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

Temperature range in West Virginia (May)

Precipitation variation in West Virginia (May)

Morgantown

In May Morgantown generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
Climate in Morgantown →

Fairmont

In May Fairmont generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
Climate in Fairmont →

Harpers Ferry

In May Harpers Ferry generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
Climate in Harpers Ferry →

Wheeling

In May Wheeling generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
183 hours
217 hours
244 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
very good
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Triadelphia

In May Triadelphia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
183 hours
217 hours
244 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
very good
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Morgantown 23°C (73°F) 11°C (52°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Fairmont 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Harpers Ferry 24°C (75°F) 10°C (50°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Wheeling 23°C (73°F) 11°C (52°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Triadelphia 22°C (72°F) 10°C (50°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Charles Town 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)

West Virginia weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

West Virginia, the United States of America typically experiences very good weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Morgantown average around 23°C (73°F), and temperatures drop to about 11°C (52°F) at night.

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

Morgantown averages a daytime maximum of 23°C (73°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 11°C (52°F).

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

West Virginia, the United States of America sees substantial rainfall in May. Morgantown typically averages about 110 mm (4.3 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit West Virginia, the United States of America with overall very good weather in Morgantown. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit West Virginia, the United States of America is in September with generally excellent weather in Morgantown. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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