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

What is the weather forecast for Roanoke in May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The weather in Roanoke during May is typically perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 24°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 12°C.

Precipitation

Roanoke in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of rain are anticipated.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Roanoke. April, May and October typically offer 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 Roanoke climate page with graphs.

 

Roanoke, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 94 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  

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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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 Roanoke, 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.

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the United States of America? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the United States of America. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.