Waukegan weather in May (Illinois, United States of America)

Curious about the May weather in Waukegan? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Waukegan generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 19°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Waukegan in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 282 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, 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 Waukegan climate page with graphs.

 

Waukegan, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 98 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 64% *  
SunshineSunshine 282 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 62% *  
* Data from: Chicago, 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 in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Waukegan in May?

For visitors traveling to Waukegan, 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 in May.

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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