Urbandale weather in May (Iowa, United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to Urbandale in May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The month of May in Urbandale typically brings high temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 22°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 11°C.

Precipitation

Urbandale in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 114 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 280 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm September typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November 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 Urbandale climate page with graphs.

 

Urbandale, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 114 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 60% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 280 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 61% *  

* Data from: Des Moines, the United States of America (12 KM, 7 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 Urbandale, 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

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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