Springfield Weather in May

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

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

May is in the spring in Springfield and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

Springfield weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 24°C 75.1°F
Nightly temperature 11.3°C 52.3°F
Average temperature 17.6°C 63.7°F
Daily sunshine 9.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 98 mm 3.9 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 12.3°C 54.1°F
Humidity 66%
Windspeed 17.6kph 11 mph

On average May is the wettest month of the year in Springfield with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Springfield

Springfield average temperature in May

May rainfall

Springfield average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Springfield 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 Springfield in May 2024.