Chesapeake in May

7.6out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Warm and comfortable: highs around 24°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.

24°CAvg high
16°CAvg low
11Rainy days (95 mm)
13:58 hDaylight
06:02Sunrise · 20:00 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 24°C
  • Frequent rain: about 11 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 (±3.6 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

10° 2° J 12° 2° F 15° 6° M 21° 11° A 24° 16° M 28° 20° J 31° 23° J 29° 22° A 27° 19° S 22° 13° O 16° 7° N 12° 4° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 10°C2°C87 mm 9– – 5.8
February 12°C2°C76 mm 9– – 6.2
March 15°C6°C98 mm 10– – 6.6
April 21°C11°C84 mm 9– – 7.6
May 24°C16°C95 mm 11– – 7.6
June 28°C20°C103 mm 12– – 7.4
July 31°C23°C131 mm 15– – 6.4
August 29°C22°C118 mm 13– – 7.0
September 27°C19°C120 mm 11– – 7.4
October 22°C13°C95 mm 8– – 7.9
November 16°C7°C87 mm 8– – 7.0
December 12°C4°C88 mm 9– – 6.2

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Chesapeake in May?

Daytime highs average 24°C and nights about 16°C.

When is the best time to visit Chesapeake?

The best months are October, April, May, June.