Temperature
Warm by day, brisk at night.
81°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Amarillo
United States · North America
Warm days and plenty of sun.
One of the best months here
Early to mid
April–June is the main tornado season. Severe thunderstorms can bring large hail and damaging winds. NWS Amarillo
Daytime high
81°F
Lows around 55°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
12 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 7 wet days, more than in most months.
23%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.8 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 68° and nights feel near 51°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
61%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
May's typical breeze keeps warmer afternoons from feeling as still.
12 mphMay Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 78°F, easing to about 74°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning64°F
Rain7%
Cloud38%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday74°F
Rain10%
Cloud38%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon78°F
Rain11%
Cloud43%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening74°F
Rain10%
Cloud42%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52 | 28 | 0.7 | 3 | 8.8 | 54 |
| Feb | 56 | 30 | 0.7 | 4 | 9.1 | 53 |
| Mar | 66 | 38 | 1.4 | 5 | 10.2 | 49 |
| Apr | 73 | 45 | 1.7 | 5 | 11.2 | 46 |
| May | 81 | 55 | 2.2 | 7 | 11.8 | 51 |
| Jun | 89 | 64 | 2.2 | 8 | 12.8 | 54 |
| Jul | 92 | 68 | 1.6 | 8 | 13.1 | 52 |
| Aug | 90 | 67 | 2.2 | 9 | 12.1 | 54 |
| Sep | 84 | 60 | 1.5 | 6 | 10.9 | 57 |
| Oct | 73 | 48 | 2.0 | 6 | 9.7 | 55 |
| Nov | 62 | 37 | 1.0 | 3 | 8.6 | 54 |
| Dec | 53 | 29 | 0.9 | 3 | 8.1 | 55 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
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