Washington weather in May (Missouri, United States of America)

What is the weather forecast for Washington in May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of May in Washington typically includes high temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 25°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 12°C.

Precipitation

Washington in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. On average, there are about 15 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 269 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Washington.

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

 

Washington, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 126 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 269 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 60% *  

Data from: St. Louis, the United States of America (71 KM, 44 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 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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