Pittsburgh in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Pittsburgh in may 2025
The weather in Pittsburgh in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
good weather 11.5cm
Weather at 6am
59°F
Clear/Sunny
30% of time
19%
18%
15%
Weather at 12pm
72°F
Clear/Sunny
29% of time
26%
22%
14%
Weather at 6pm
65°F
Clear/Sunny
34% of time
21%
17%
14%
Weather at 3am
54°F
25%
23%
21%
17%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Pittsburgh in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Pittsburgh in may.
The climate of Pittsburgh in may is good
The climate in may in Pittsburgh is wet (with 6.6in of precipitation over 10 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 5.8in of precipitation over 9 days.
The climate nice there the month of may. The high seasonal norm is 74°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 59°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Pittsburgh is 67°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Pittsburgh in may with a maximum record of 95°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 31°F in 2020. You can hope to have about 25 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 81% of the month.
In may in Pittsburgh, the days on average last 14:27. Sunrise is at 05:03 and sets at 19:30.
With a good weather, the month of may is recommended to go in this city.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Pittsburgh in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the past years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 67°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 74°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 95°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 31°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 25 day(s) (81%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 6.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 10 day(s) (33%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.9in (2019) | ||||
| Snowfall | 11.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 86% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.58km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 44% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:03 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:30 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:27 | ||||
| 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 Pittsburgh in may 2024:
49°F to 76°F
52°F to 76°F
58°F to 79°F
59°F to 63°F
56°F to 70°F
58°F to 72°F
59°F to 72°F
65°F to 79°F
58°F to 65°F
50°F to 52°F
43°F to 54°F
45°F to 58°F
47°F to 74°F
56°F to 65°F
59°F to 67°F
58°F to 74°F
58°F to 70°F
61°F to 72°F
56°F to 79°F
58°F to 81°F
61°F to 83°F
63°F to 79°F
63°F to 68°F
59°F to 81°F
61°F to 77°F
58°F to 81°F
65°F to 74°F
56°F to 68°F
54°F to 61°F
45°F to 67°F
43°F to 70°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in may
Cities near Pittsburgh:
| Cleveland in may | good weather |
| Buffalo in may | good weather |
| Niagara Falls in may | good weather |
| Washington D. C. in may | good weather |
| Baltimore in may | good weather |
| Maryland in may | good weather |
| Detroit in may | good weather |
| Virginia in may | good weather |
| Cincinnati in may | good weather |
| Philadelphia in may | good weather |
| Wildwood in may | good weather |
| New Jersey in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Pittsburgh in may:
Weather data for Pittsburgh for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Pittsburgh. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh.