Chicago in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
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
Clear/Sunny
34% of time
22%
15%
14%
Weather at 12pm
61°F
Clear/Sunny
41% of time
19%
16%
13%
Weather at 6pm
59°F
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
24%
19%
14%
Weather at 3am
54°F
37%
21%
19%
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 | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Chicago in may 2024:
59°F to 67°F
50°F to 65°F
58°F to 63°F
52°F to 68°F
52°F to 58°F
49°F to 63°F
56°F to 68°F
58°F to 68°F
49°F to 52°F
47°F to 54°F
50°F to 59°F
52°F to 72°F
61°F to 68°F
47°F to 52°F
50°F to 58°F
54°F to 65°F
59°F to 67°F
59°F to 70°F
61°F to 68°F
61°F to 79°F
65°F to 79°F
59°F to 70°F
59°F to 72°F
61°F to 76°F
56°F to 65°F
59°F to 72°F
59°F to 67°F
56°F to 63°F
52°F to 59°F
54°F to 63°F
56°F to 68°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in may
Cities near Chicago:
| Illinois in may | good weather |
| Wisconsin in may | good weather |
| Indianapolis in may | good weather |
| Detroit in may | good weather |
| Cincinnati in may | good weather |
| St. Louis (Missouri) in may | good weather |
| Louisville (Kentucky) in may | good weather |
| Cleveland in may | good weather |
| Des Moines in may | good weather |
| Missouri in may | good weather |
| Minneapolis (Minnesota) in may | good weather |
| Nashville in may | good weather |
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.