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Seattle weather in May (Washington State, United States of America)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Seattle this May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Seattle usually has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Seattle in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

Average sunshine

With approximately 254 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Seattle, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 54 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 68%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 254 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 54%  

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 Seattle, 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
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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