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Selma Weather in May

May in Selma brings high temperatures, with daytime highs of 29°C (84°F) and nights around 12°C (54°F). Only 7.5 mm (0.3 in) of rainfall is typical, making it a largely dry month.

Rainfall in Selma in May

Historically, the month has about 3 days of rain, averaging 7.5 mm (0.3 in) in total. The occasional light shower is possible, but rain is rarely an issue this month.

Temperature in Selma in May

May is one of the better months to visit Selma. Expect 29°C (84°F) during the day and 12°C (54°F) at night. This kind of day-to-night contrast is typical for this time of year. Nights drop to around 12°C (54°F), which is noticeably cooler than the daytime. A light jacket for the evening is a sensible addition, and the cool nights tend to make sleeping comfortable.

Sunshine in Selma in May

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 386 hours of sun. These sunny conditions add to the overall experience.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures.

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Selma Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C (54°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C (84°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 10%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 7.5 mm (0.3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  
HumidityHumidity 47% *  
SunshineSunshine 386 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 90% *  
* Data from: Fresno, the United States of America (24 KM, 15 Miles).

Best Places in the United States of America in May

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Selma in May

Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in May. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Almost no rain is expected, so no need to bring rain gear. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Selma in May

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

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

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