Bison Weather in May

What's the weather like in Bison (South Dakota) in May 2024?

The climate in Bison during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

May is in the spring in Bison and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

Bison weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 20.1°C 68.1°F
Nightly temperature 5.4°C 41.6°F
Average temperature 12.7°C 54.9°F
Daily sunshine 9.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 70 mm 2.7 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 9.5°C 49°F
Humidity 60%
Windspeed 19.8kph 12 mph

On average May is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Bison with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Bison

Bison average temperature in May

May rainfall

Bison average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Bison average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Bison in May 2024.