Philadelphia in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Philadelphia in may 2025
The weather in Philadelphia 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
61°F
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
30%
18%
11%
Weather at 12pm
72°F
Clear/Sunny
34% of time
25%
23%
15%
Weather at 6pm
67°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
21%
19%
16%
Weather at 3am
58°F
27%
20%
19%
19%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Philadelphia in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Philadelphia in may.
The climate of Philadelphia in may is good
The climate in may in Philadelphia is wet (with 3.7in of precipitation over 6 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in april there is an average of 3in of rainfall over 5 days.
The climate quite nice in that locality this month. Temperatures are up to 74°F. The seasonal minimum is 61°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Philadelphia is 67°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Philadelphia in may with a maximum record of 95°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 41°F in 2020. You You can hope to have about 3 days with temperatures over 86°F, or 10 of the month.
Day length in Philadelphia in may is 14:24. Sunrise is at 04:45 and sunset is at 19:09.
With a good climate, this month is advisable to go in this city.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Philadelphia in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 67°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 74°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 95°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 41°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 26 day(s) (84%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.1in (2012) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 81% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.78km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 45% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:45 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:09 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:24 | ||||
| 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 Philadelphia in may 2024:
63°F to 68°F
59°F to 77°F
59°F to 70°F
52°F to 59°F
50°F to 59°F
59°F to 70°F
63°F to 72°F
61°F to 83°F
67°F to 70°F
52°F to 56°F
49°F to 59°F
50°F to 54°F
47°F to 70°F
58°F to 68°F
59°F to 61°F
58°F to 61°F
59°F to 70°F
58°F to 74°F
58°F to 76°F
58°F to 77°F
59°F to 83°F
61°F to 86°F
65°F to 79°F
63°F to 81°F
67°F to 85°F
68°F to 86°F
67°F to 72°F
65°F to 81°F
61°F to 76°F
59°F to 74°F
56°F to 76°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in may
Cities near Philadelphia:
| New Jersey in may | good weather |
| Atlantic City in may | good weather |
| Wildwood in may | good weather |
| New York City in may | good weather |
| Brooklyn in may | good weather |
| Baltimore in may | good weather |
| Maryland in may | good weather |
| Ocean City (Maryland) in may | good weather |
| Washington D. C. in may | good weather |
| Connecticut in may | good weather |
| Albany in may | good weather |
| Virginia Beach in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Philadelphia in may:
Weather data for Philadelphia for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Philadelphia. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia.