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

What kind of weather does May bring to Shelbyville? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Shelbyville includes high temperatures and high rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 25°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 12°C.

Precipitation

Shelbyville in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. Expect around 15 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 266 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Shelbyville.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. April, May, June, August, September and October generally stand out with 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 Shelbyville climate page with graphs.

 

Shelbyville, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 132 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 266 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 60% *  

Data from: Louisville, the United States of America (47 KM, 29 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

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Weather conditions Weather

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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

Interested in more climate information?

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