Bowling Green in May

7.3out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.

26°CAvg high
15°CAvg low
12Rainy days (122 mm)
13:59 hDaylight
05:43Sunrise · 19:41 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C
  • Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.8 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

8° -1° J 10° 1° F 15° 5° M 21° 10° A 26° 15° M 30° 20° J 32° 22° J 31° 21° A 28° 17° S 22° 10° O 15° 5° N 9° 1° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 8°C-1°C100 mm 10– – 5.1
February 10°C1°C107 mm 10– – 5.6
March 15°C5°C124 mm 12– – 6.2
April 21°C10°C130 mm 12– – 7.2
May 26°C15°C122 mm 12– – 7.3
June 30°C20°C103 mm 12– – 7.1
July 32°C22°C97 mm 12– – 6.7
August 31°C21°C84 mm 10– – 7.1
September 28°C17°C89 mm 8– – 8.0
October 22°C10°C93 mm 8– – 7.9
November 15°C5°C96 mm 9– – 6.7
December 9°C1°C116 mm 11– – 5.3

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Bowling Green in May?

Daytime highs average 26°C and nights about 15°C.

When is the best time to visit Bowling Green?

The best months are September, October.