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Springfield weather in May (Missouri, United States of America)

What can you expect from the weather in Springfield during May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Springfield generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 24°C, while night temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Springfield in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 153 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

The city usually sees around 271 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Springfield. April, May, June, August, 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 Springfield climate page with graphs.

 

Springfield, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 153 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 69%  
SunshineSunshine 271 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 60%  

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.

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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 Springfield, 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
8/10
Camping
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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