Lexington-Fayette Weather in May

What's the weather like in Lexington-Fayette (Kentucky) in May 2026?

The climate in Lexington-Fayette during May can be summarized as mild and damp.

May is in the spring in Lexington-Fayette and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

Lexington-Fayette weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 23.4°C 74.1°F
Nightly temperature 11.8°C 53.2°F
Average temperature 17.6°C 63.7°F
Daily sunshine 8.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 111 mm 4.4 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 13.1°C 55.5°F
Humidity 68%
Windspeed 13.7kph 9 mph

On average May is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Lexington-Fayette with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Lexington-Fayette

Lexington-Fayette average temperature in May

May rainfall

Lexington-Fayette average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Lexington-Fayette 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 Lexington-Fayette in May 2025.

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Lexington-Fayette weather stats

Lexington-Fayette weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.4°C 84.9°F
Driest month: October 64mm 2.5ins
Sunniest month: August 8.4hrs
Coldest month: January 3.7°C 38.7°F
Wettest month: July 122mm 4.8ins
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