Shippensburg weather in May (Pennsylvania, United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to Shippensburg in May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

During May, Shippensburg usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 23°C, while nights can cool down to about 11°C.

Precipitation

Shippensburg in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. This month is known for heavy rainfall, so don't forget your umbrella to stay dry. On average, there are about 14 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

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

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm August typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February 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 Shippensburg climate page with graphs.

 

Shippensburg, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 117 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 266 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 60% *  

Data from: Harrisburg, the United States of America (58 KM, 36 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 Shippensburg, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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