South Bend weather in May (Indiana, United States of America)

Interested in knowing the climate of South Bend in May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in South Bend includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 22°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 10°C.

Precipitation

South Bend in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 281 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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

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

 

South Bend, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 108 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 281 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United States of America in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 South Bend, 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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