Weather in the United States (USA) in may 2024

Below, you have access to the weather forecast for may for most popular cities in United States. These predictions are probabilities for the month of may from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather indicated.



Where to go in the United States (USA) in may?

Where to go in the United States (USA) in may: destination map

United States: weather map in may in different regions
United States: weather map in may in different regions ©whereandwhen.net

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Where to go in each region in may?

Alaska
(Anchorage, Fairbanks, Ketchikan...)
very bad weather*
31°F to 59°F
California
(Los Angeles , San Francisco, San Diego...)
perfect weather*
52°F to 90°F
Florida
(Miami, Orlando, Key West...)
good weather
81°F to 88°F
Hawaii
(Honolulu (Oahu), Maui, Kauai (Garden Isle)...)
good weather*
68°F to 81°F
Louisiana
(New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport...)
good weather
81°F to 86°F
Midwest
(Chicago, Minneapolis (Minnesota), Detroit...)
good weather*
63°F to 76°F
Northeastern Coast of United States
(Washington D. C., New York City, Boston...)
good weather*
56°F to 77°F
Northwest Coast of United States
(Seattle, Portland, Long Beach (Washington)...)
tolerable weather*
56°F to 68°F
Rocky Mountains
(Las Vegas, Yellowstone National Park, Salt Lake City...)
good weather*
49°F to 90°F
South East of United States
(Atlanta, Nashville, Myrtle Beach...)
good weather
70°F to 85°F
South West of United States
(Dallas, Grand Canyon, Santa Fe (New Mexico)...)
good weather*
70°F to 95°F
*over most of the region. Weather may vary locally.


Where should you go in the United States (USA) in may when it comes to the weather?

Remember:
The climate in the United States (USA) in may ranges from perfect to bad depending on the region and city.

On the month of may the weather is perfect in United States, but partially because it concerns only the cities of Hollywood, Joshua Tree National Park, Santa Monica, Napa Valley, Las Vegas, Tucson, Phoenix (Arizona) and Los Angeles (California). Around these cities, these perfect weather conditions will allow you to enjoy a maximum your holidays: the sun is guaranteed, rainfall is scarce and the humidity is not too high. It is therefore the ideal month to travel to these cities!

Apart from of Hollywood, Joshua Tree National Park, Santa Monica, Napa Valley, Las Vegas, Tucson, Phoenix (Arizona) and Los Angeles (California), the weather is good in the cities of Hampton Beach, Kansas, Grand Canyon, Massachusetts, Utah, Louisiana, New York City, Virginia Beach, Detroit, Mobile (Alabama), Rhode Island, San Francisco, Albuquerque, New Orleans, Fort Lauderdale, Austin, Moab, Dallas, Wyoming, Oklahoma, Santa Fe (New Mexico), Seattle, Philadelphia, Wildwood, Atlanta, Santa Barbara, Houston, North Carolina, Monument Valley, Connecticut, Tampa, Salem, Cleveland, Hawaii (Honolulu), Jacksonville, Chicago, Wisconsin, Washington D. C., South Carolina, Myrtle Beach, Reno, Illinois, Louisville (Kentucky), North Dakota, Palm Springs, Minneapolis, Missouri, Key West, Mississippi, Vermont, Miami (Florida), Virginia, Orlando, Nashville, Maryland, Denver, San Diego, Arkansas, Death Valley National Park, Maine, Niagara Falls, Portland, Boston, New Jersey, Salt Lake City and Sacramento. Around here, temperatures are pleasing and allow you to visit - and why not do a bit of sunbathing in the sun!

If you do not go lazing in the sun, but, for example to discover the heritage, the cities of Anchorage, Zion National Park and Lake Tahoe have a OK but just acceptable weather for that in may. Eventually, avoid going in the cities of Montana, Alaska, Yosemite National Park, Yellowstone National Park and Jackson Hole that month because the climate is bad.


Climate in the United States (USA) in may

Climate in California in may

In may, the mean temperature in California is 76°F (maximum temperature is 85°F and minimum temperature is 65°F). The climate is enjoyable here in may. There is no rain during may. You will therefore be at the shelter from rain throughout your vacations!
With a perfect climate, may is an advisable month to go in that area.

May
Average temperature 76°F
Highest temperature 85°F
Lowest temperature 65°F
Sea temperature 63°F
Rainfall 0.9in
Number of days with rainfall 2 day(s)
(5%)
Humidity 53%
Daily sunshine hours 14
Cloud cover 14%
Length of day 14:08
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net perfect
more information about the climate in California in may

Climate in Louisiana in may

In may, maximum temperature is 85°F and minimum temperature is 68°F (for an average temperature of 76°F). The climate quite enjoyable in this city in this month. With 6.6in over 9 days, you risk getting wet slightly throughout your journey. But this is pretty reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
With a good weather, the month of may is an advisable month to go in this locality in United States.

May
Average temperature 76°F
Highest temperature 85°F
Lowest temperature 68°F
Rainfall 6.6in
Number of days with rainfall 9 day(s)
(29%)
Humidity 93%
Daily sunshine hours 13
Cloud cover 35%
Length of day 13:44
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net good
more information about the climate in Louisiana in may

Climate in Washington D. C. in may

In may, the mean temperature in Washington D. C. is 70°F (maximum temperature is 77°F and minimum temperature is 63°F). The climate quite nice in that locality in this month. With 5.7in over 9 days, rain may occur throughout your vacations. But this is rather reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
With a good climate, the month of may is an advisable month to go in this city in United States.

May
Average temperature 70°F
Highest temperature 77°F
Lowest temperature 63°F
Sea temperature 58°F
Rainfall 5.7in
Number of days with rainfall 9 day(s)
(28%)
Humidity 84%
Daily sunshine hours 13
Cloud cover 42%
Length of day 14:19
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net good
more information about the climate in Washington D. C. in may

Climate in Alaska in may

In the month of may, maximum temperature is 52°F and minimum temperature is 38°F (for an average temperature of 45°F). The climate is fairly cold in this location in this month, but it is tolerable when dressing cosy. With about 2.4in over 4 days, rain may be scarce for your holidays.

May
Average temperature 45°F
Highest temperature 52°F
Lowest temperature 38°F
Rainfall 2.4in
Number of days with rainfall 4 day(s)
(12%)
Humidity 77%
Daily sunshine hours 17
Cloud cover 42%
Length of day 18:29
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Alaska in may

Climate in Atlanta in may

In may, the mean temperature in Atlanta is 74°F (maximum temperature is 81°F and minimum temperature is 67°F). The climate pleasant here in the month of may. With 4.1in over 7 days, you will experience some showers throughout your journey. But this is reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
With a good climate, the month of may is a good month to go in this city.

May
Average temperature 74°F
Highest temperature 81°F
Lowest temperature 67°F
Rainfall 4.1in
Number of days with rainfall 7 day(s)
(23%)
Humidity 84%
Daily sunshine hours 14
Cloud cover 31%
Length of day 13:55
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net good
more information about the climate in Atlanta in may


All cities in the United States (USA) in may

California in mayperfect weather
Louisiana in maygood weather
Washington D. C. in maygood weather
Alaska in mayvery bad weather
Atlanta in maygood weather
Boston in maygood weather
Chicago in maygood weather
Dallas in maygood weather
Grand Canyon in maygood weather
Hawaii (Honolulu) in mayperfect weather
Las Vegas in mayperfect weather
Miami (Florida) in maygood weather
New York City in maygood weather
Salt Lake City in maytolerable weather
Seattle in maygood weather
Yellowstone National Park in mayvery bad weather
Austin in maygood weather
Denver in maytolerable weather
Detroit in maygood weather
Houston in maygood weather
Long Beach (Washington) in maytolerable weather
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Weather data for United States in may:

Weather data for United States in may is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in the United States (USA). There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in the United States (USA) can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to the United States (USA).


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