Washington weather in May (District of Columbia, United States of America)

What does the weather outlook for Washington look like in May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Washington generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 24°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 14°C.

Precipitation

Washington in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 13 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 259 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures April and September generally stand 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 Washington climate page with graphs.

 

Washington, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 259 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (5 KM, 3 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 Washington, 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 Washington.

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