Washington, D. C. Weather in May

What's the weather like in Washington, D. C. (Washington, D.C.) in May 2024?

The climate in Washington, D. C. during May can be summarized as warm and a little damp.

May is in the spring in Washington, D. C. 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 (54°F) is normal.

Washington, D. C. weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 24.1°C 75.3°F
Nightly temperature 12.4°C 54.2°F
Average temperature 18.2°C 64.8°F
Daily sunshine 8.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 96 mm 3.8 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 11.8°C 53.3°F
Humidity 67%
Windspeed 14.8kph 9 mph

On average May is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Washington, D. C. with around 96mm 3.8 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 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Washington, D. C.

Washington, D. C. average temperature in May

May rainfall

Washington, D. C. average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Washington, D. C. 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 Washington, D. C. in May 2024.