Richmond weather in May (Indiana, United States of America)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Richmond during May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Richmond includes high temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 23°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 11°C.

Precipitation

Richmond in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 266 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Richmond, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 266 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

* Data from: Dayton, the United States of America (60 KM, 37 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 Richmond, 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Richmond.

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