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

How's the weather trend in Zion as May approaches? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In May, Zion typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 18°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Zion in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 13 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With approximately 282 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Zion climate page with graphs.

 

Zion, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 95 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 64% *  
SunshineSunshine 282 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 62% *  
* Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (51 KM, 32 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 Zion, 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
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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