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Saint Helens weather in May (Oregon, United States of America)

What can you expect from the weather in Saint Helens during May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Saint Helens the weather in May is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 7°C.

Saint Helens in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

The city usually sees around 276 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Saint Helens. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Saint Helens, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 45%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 67 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 69% *  
SunshineSunshine 276 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Portland, the United States of America (33 KM, 20 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in May and which places have the best weather 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 Saint Helens in May?

For visitors traveling to Saint Helens, 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 in May.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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