Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
76°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Washington DC
United States · North America
Warm days with cooler nights and some sun.
Good overall
Early to mid
Daytime high
76°F
Lows around 58°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
10.5 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 12 wet days, more than in most months.
39%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
10.4 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
LowMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 71° and nights feel near 56°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
39%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 74°F, easing to about 70°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning65°F
Rain15%
Cloud61%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday73°F
Rain18%
Cloud65%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon74°F
Rain20%
Cloud67%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening70°F
Rain17%
Cloud63%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 30 | 3.2 | 9 | 6.6 | 64 |
| Feb | 48 | 32 | 3.0 | 9 | 7.5 | 62 |
| Mar | 57 | 38 | 3.5 | 10 | 8.3 | 59 |
| Apr | 68 | 48 | 3.4 | 10 | 9.4 | 60 |
| May | 76 | 58 | 3.9 | 12 | 10.4 | 66 |
| Jun | 85 | 67 | 3.8 | 12 | 11.5 | 66 |
| Jul | 89 | 71 | 4.3 | 13 | 11.8 | 66 |
| Aug | 87 | 70 | 3.6 | 11 | 10.9 | 69 |
| Sep | 80 | 63 | 4.2 | 10 | 9.2 | 71 |
| Oct | 69 | 51 | 3.3 | 8 | 8.0 | 71 |
| Nov | 58 | 41 | 2.8 | 8 | 7.2 | 66 |
| Dec | 48 | 34 | 3.6 | 9 | 6.4 | 68 |
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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