Fairfax Weather in May

What's the weather like in Fairfax (Virginia) in May 2024?

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

May is in the spring in Fairfax and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

Fairfax weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 23.8°C 74.8°F
Nightly temperature 11.6°C 52.9°F
Average temperature 17.7°C 63.9°F
Daily sunshine 8.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 96 mm 3.8 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 11.8°C 53.3°F
Humidity 68%
Windspeed 14.4kph 9 mph

On average May is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Fairfax with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Fairfax

Fairfax average temperature in May

May rainfall

Fairfax average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Fairfax 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 Fairfax in May 2024.