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

Interested in knowing the climate of Shelbyville in May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In May, Shelbyville tends to experience high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 24°C, cooling off to about 12°C at night.

Precipitation

Shelbyville in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 270 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.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Shelbyville, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 118 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 270 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 60% *  

Data from: Indianapolis, the United States of America (42 KM, 26 Miles).

Where to go 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 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 Shelbyville, 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

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