Sparta weather in May (Illinois, United States of America)

Thinking of visiting Sparta in May? Check the weather first! Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of May in Sparta typically brings high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 24°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 13°C.

Precipitation

Sparta in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 148 mm for the month. During the wettest month of the year, an umbrella can be your best friend to stay dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With approximately 269 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm September and October typically offer 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 Sparta climate page with graphs.

 

Sparta, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 148 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 269 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 60% *  

* Data from: St. Louis, the United States of America (70 KM, 43 Miles).

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

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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 Sparta, 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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Sparta.

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