West Chester Weather in May

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

The climate in West Chester during May can be summarized as mild and damp.

May is in the spring in West Chester and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

West Chester weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.8°C 73°F
Nightly temperature 10.2°C 50.4°F
Average temperature 16.5°C 61.7°F
Daily sunshine 8.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 108 mm 4.3 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 10°C 49.9°F
Humidity 66%
Windspeed 15.8kph 10 mph

On average May is the 2nd wettest month of the year in West Chester with around 108mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in West Chester

West Chester average temperature in May

May rainfall

West Chester average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

West Chester 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 West Chester in May 2024.

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West Chester weather stats

West Chester weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.6°C 85.3°F
Driest month: February 77mm 3ins
Sunniest month: July 9.7hrs
Coldest month: January 3.2°C 37.8°F
Wettest month: July 117mm 4.6ins
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