Stafford weather in May (Virginia, United States of America)

What does the weather outlook for Stafford look like in May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Stafford includes high temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 25°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 12°C.

Precipitation

Stafford in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 13 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With approximately 259 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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

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

 

Stafford, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 125 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 259 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

* Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (57 KM, 35 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 Stafford, 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?

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