Reston weather in May (Virginia, United States of America)

Interested in knowing the climate of Reston in May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Reston generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 23°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 12°C.

Precipitation

Reston in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 14 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 259 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Reston.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. April, May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Reston climate page with graphs.

 

Reston, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 129 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 259 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

* Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (30 KM, 18 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Reston, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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