Weather in Chicago in may 2025

The weather in Chicago in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout may

good weather

Weather at 6am
54°F

Partly Cloudy

22%

Moderate rain at times

15%

Heavy rain

14%

Weather at 12pm
61°F

Partly Cloudy

19%

Moderate rain at times

16%

Heavy rain

13%

Weather at 6pm
59°F

Moderate rain at times

24%

Partly Cloudy

19%

Heavy rain

14%

Weather at 3am
54°F

Clear/Sunny

37%

Moderate rain at times

21%

Partly Cloudy

19%

Heavy rain

11%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Chicago in may

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Chicago in may.


The climate of Chicago in may is good

The weather in may in Chicago is wet (with 9.4in of precipitation over 11 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 7.1in of rainfall over 9 days.

The climate quite good in that locality this month. The high seasonal norm is 63°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 54°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Chicago is 58°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Chicago in may with a maximum record of 90°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 38°F in 2011. You can plan to have about 12 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 39% of time.

Day length in Chicago in may is 14:34. Sunrise is at 04:30 and sets at 19:04.

With good weather conditions, this month is advisable to go in this locality in United States.



Seasonal average climate and temperature of Chicago in may

Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.

May
Outside temperature
Average temperature 58°F
Highest temperature 63°F
Lowest temperature 54°F
Highest record temperature 90°F
(2018)
Lowest record temperature 38°F
(2011)
Number of days at +65°F 12 day(s)
(39%)
Number of days at -32°F 0 day(s)
(0%)
Sea temperature
Average sea temperature 47°F
Lowest sea temperature 42°F
Highest sea temperature 52°F
Wind
Wind speed 21km/h
Wind temperature 50°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 9.4in
Number of days with rainfall 11 day(s)
(37%)
Record daily rainfall 3.3in
(2021)
Snowfall 0cm
Other climate data
Humidity 86%
Visibility 9.06km
Cloud cover 40%
UV index 4
Daily sunshine hours 13
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 04:30
Time of sunset 19:04
Length of day 14:34
Our opinion about the weather in may
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How was the weather last may?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Chicago in may 2024:

01-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
59°F to 67°F
02-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
50°F to 65°F
03-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
58°F to 63°F
04-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
52°F to 68°F
05-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
52°F to 58°F
06-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
49°F to 63°F
07-05-2024
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
56°F to 68°F
08-05-2024
Cloudy
58°F to 68°F
09-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
49°F to 52°F
10-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
47°F to 54°F
11-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
50°F to 59°F
12-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
52°F to 72°F
13-05-2024
Patchy light drizzle
61°F to 68°F
14-05-2024
Light rain
47°F to 52°F
15-05-2024
Overcast
50°F to 58°F
16-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
54°F to 65°F
17-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
59°F to 67°F
18-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
59°F to 70°F
19-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
61°F to 68°F
20-05-2024
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
61°F to 79°F
21-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
65°F to 79°F
22-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
59°F to 70°F
23-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
59°F to 72°F
24-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
61°F to 76°F
25-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
56°F to 65°F
26-05-2024
Light rain shower
59°F to 72°F
27-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
59°F to 67°F
28-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
56°F to 63°F
29-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
52°F to 59°F
30-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
54°F to 63°F
31-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
56°F to 68°F

Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in may

Cities near Chicago:

Illinois in maygood weather
Wisconsin in maygood weather
Indianapolis in maygood weather
Detroit in maygood weather
Cincinnati in maygood weather
St. Louis (Missouri) in maygood weather
Louisville (Kentucky) in maygood weather
Cleveland in maygood weather
Des Moines in maygood weather
Missouri in maygood weather
Minneapolis (Minnesota) in maygood weather
Nashville in maygood weather
United States in may: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.

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Weather data for Chicago in may:

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


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