Des Plaines Weather in May

What's the weather like in Des Plaines (Illinois) in May 2024?

The climate in Des Plaines during May can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

May is in the spring in Des Plaines and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

Des Plaines weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21.1°C 69.9°F
Nightly temperature 8.8°C 47.8°F
Average temperature 14.9°C 58.8°F
Daily sunshine 9.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 86 mm 3.4 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 6°C 42.8°F
Humidity 65%
Windspeed 18kph 11 mph

On average May is the 6th wettest month of the year in Des Plaines with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Des Plaines

Des Plaines average temperature in May

May rainfall

Des Plaines average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines in May 2024.

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Des Plaines weather stats

Des Plaines weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.3°C 82.9°F
Driest month: February 37mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: July 11hrs
Coldest month: January -2°C 28.4°F
Wettest month: July 104mm 4.1ins
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