West Chester weather in May (Pennsylvania, United States of America)

How does the May weather in West Chester compare to other months? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In May, West Chester typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 23°C, cooling off to about 10°C at night.

Precipitation

West Chester in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 247 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. April, May, June, August 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 West Chester climate page with graphs.

 

West Chester, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 105 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 247 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 55% *  

* Data from: Philadelphia, the United States of America (37 KM, 23 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 West Chester, 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

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