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

What kind of weather does May bring to Triangle? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In May, Triangle tends to experience high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 24°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Triangle in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 124 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 259 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures April generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Triangle, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 124 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 259 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

* Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (42 KM, 26 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 Triangle, 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 Triangle.

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