Bloomington in May

7.0out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C. Frequent rain: about 14 rainy days.

23°CAvg high
13°CAvg low
14Rainy days (130 mm)
14:09 hDaylight
06:38Sunrise · 20:47 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C
  • Frequent rain: about 14 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • A light jacket for cooler evenings
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.0 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

4° -4° J 6° -3° F 12° 2° M 19° 8° A 23° 13° M 28° 18° J 30° 20° J 29° 19° A 26° 15° S 19° 9° O 12° 3° N 6° -2° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 4°C-4°C86 mm 10– – 4.3
February 6°C-3°C74 mm 8– – 5.1
March 12°C2°C100 mm 11– – 5.9
April 19°C8°C129 mm 12– – 6.7
May 23°C13°C130 mm 14– – 7.0
June 28°C18°C112 mm 12– – 7.4
July 30°C20°C88 mm 11– – 7.3
August 29°C19°C79 mm 9– – 7.8
September 26°C15°C73 mm 8– – 8.1
October 19°C9°C82 mm 8– – 7.5
November 12°C3°C92 mm 9– – 6.2
December 6°C-2°C86 mm 10– – 4.8

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Bloomington in May?

Daytime highs average 23°C and nights about 13°C.

When is the best time to visit Bloomington?

The best months are September, August, October.