Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
75°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Cincinnati
United States · North America
Warm days with cooler nights and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Mid to late
Daytime high
75°F
Lows around 58°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
10 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 13 wet days, the highest monthly average.
42%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
10.1 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
LowMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 70° and nights feel near 57°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
38%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
6 mphMay Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 73°F, easing to about 71°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning63°F
Rain19%
Cloud60%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday71°F
Rain25%
Cloud66%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon73°F
Rain22%
Cloud69%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening70°F
Rain19%
Cloud64%
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 | 41 | 27 | 3.4 | 10 | 5.6 | 71 |
| Feb | 46 | 30 | 3.4 | 10 | 6.5 | 69 |
| Mar | 56 | 38 | 4.3 | 12 | 7.7 | 64 |
| Apr | 67 | 48 | 4.8 | 12 | 9.2 | 63 |
| May | 75 | 58 | 4.9 | 13 | 10.1 | 70 |
| Jun | 83 | 66 | 4.2 | 13 | 11.7 | 70 |
| Jul | 86 | 69 | 4.1 | 12 | 11.9 | 72 |
| Aug | 85 | 68 | 2.8 | 10 | 11.5 | 71 |
| Sep | 80 | 61 | 2.8 | 8 | 9.8 | 70 |
| Oct | 68 | 49 | 3.0 | 9 | 8.1 | 70 |
| Nov | 55 | 39 | 3.2 | 9 | 6.4 | 70 |
| Dec | 45 | 32 | 3.7 | 11 | 5.1 | 74 |
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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: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology