Pittsburgh Weather in May

What's the weather like in Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania) in May 2024?

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

May is in the spring in Pittsburgh and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

Pittsburgh weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.2°C 71.9°F
Nightly temperature 8.9°C 47.9°F
Average temperature 15.5°C 59.9°F
Daily sunshine 7.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 98 mm 3.8 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 10.4°C 50.7°F
Humidity 65%
Windspeed 14.8kph 9 mph

On average May is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Pittsburgh with around 98mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh average temperature in May

May rainfall

Pittsburgh average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh in May 2024.

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Pittsburgh weather stats

Pittsburgh weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.4°C 83.1°F
Driest month: February 64mm 2.5ins
Sunniest month: July 8.7hrs
Coldest month: January 1.5°C 34.7°F
Wettest month: July 106mm 4.2ins
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