Washington D. C. in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Washington D. C. in may 2025
The weather in Washington D. C. 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 UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
63°F
Clear/Sunny
37% of time
23%
15%
13%
Weather at 12pm
76°F
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
29%
16%
12%
Weather at 6pm
68°F
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
20%
20%
11%
Weather at 3am
59°F
32%
19%
18%
18%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Washington D. C. in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Washington D. C. in may.
The climate of Washington D. C. in may is good
In may in Washington D. C., the climate is wet (with 5.7in of precipitation over 9 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 4.4in of precipitation over 7 days.
The climate pleasant in that locality this month. The thermometer averaged maximum of 77°F. The seasonal minimum is 63°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Washington D. C. is 70°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Washington D. C. in the month of may with a maximum record of 101°F in 2011 and a minimum record of 40°F in 2020. You can plan to have about 5 days with temperatures up to 86°F, or 16 of time.
Day length in Washington D. C. in may is 14:19. Sunrise is at 04:55 and sunset is at 19:14.
With a good climate, this month is advisable to go in this locality.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Washington D. C. in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements earlier years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 70°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 77°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 101°F (2011) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 40°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 27 day(s) (87%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 15km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (28%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.2in (2014) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 84% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.78km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 42% | ||||
| UV index | 6 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:55 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:14 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:19 | ||||
| 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 Washington D. C. in may 2024:
65°F to 76°F
59°F to 85°F
63°F to 74°F
54°F to 58°F
56°F to 68°F
63°F to 77°F
65°F to 76°F
65°F to 83°F
67°F to 77°F
56°F to 59°F
49°F to 63°F
49°F to 61°F
49°F to 76°F
59°F to 68°F
59°F to 61°F
58°F to 68°F
58°F to 76°F
58°F to 63°F
58°F to 70°F
56°F to 74°F
58°F to 85°F
63°F to 90°F
67°F to 76°F
63°F to 81°F
67°F to 86°F
65°F to 86°F
68°F to 83°F
63°F to 81°F
59°F to 76°F
58°F to 72°F
52°F to 74°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in may
Cities near Washington D. C.:
| Maryland in may | good weather |
| Baltimore in may | good weather |
| Ocean City (Maryland) in may | good weather |
| Wildwood in may | good weather |
| Philadelphia in may | good weather |
| Virginia in may | good weather |
| Atlantic City in may | good weather |
| Virginia Beach in may | good weather |
| New Jersey in may | good weather |
| Pittsburgh in may | good weather |
| New York City in may | good weather |
| Brooklyn in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Washington D. C. in may:
Weather data for Washington D. C. for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Washington D. C.. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Washington D. C. 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 Washington D. C..