Silver Spring weather in May (Maryland, United States of America)

How is the weather in Silver Spring in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Silver Spring generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 24°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 13°C.

Silver Spring in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 113 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 259 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. April, May, June, July, 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 Silver Spring climate page with graphs.

 

Silver Spring, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 113 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 259 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

* Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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 Silver Spring in May?

For visitors traveling to Silver Spring, 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 in May.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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