Sterling Heights weather in May (Michigan, United States of America)

How does the May weather in Sterling Heights compare to other months? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of May in Sterling Heights typically includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 22°C. At night, they generally drop to 10°C.

Precipitation

Sterling Heights in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. With this being the rainiest month, having an umbrella is essential to avoid unexpected rain. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 14 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 277 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Sterling Heights.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sterling Heights, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 277 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 60% *  

Data from: Detroit, the United States of America (25 KM, 16 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.

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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 Sterling Heights, 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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