Culpeper in May

7.4out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 24°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.

24°CAvg high
13°CAvg low
12Rainy days (93 mm)
14:05 hDaylight
06:06Sunrise · 20:11 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 24°C
  • Frequent rain: about 12 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 (±3.9 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

7° -2° J 9° -1° F 14° 3° M 20° 8° A 24° 13° M 29° 18° J 31° 21° J 30° 20° A 26° 16° S 20° 9° O 14° 4° N 9° 0° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 7°C-2°C75 mm 9– – 5.2
February 9°C-1°C68 mm 8– – 5.7
March 14°C3°C95 mm 10– – 6.4
April 20°C8°C87 mm 10– – 7.4
May 24°C13°C93 mm 12– – 7.4
June 29°C18°C89 mm 12– – 7.5
July 31°C21°C88 mm 12– – 6.9
August 30°C20°C78 mm 10– – 7.5
September 26°C16°C110 mm 9– – 7.7
October 20°C9°C83 mm 8– – 7.8
November 14°C4°C75 mm 7– – 6.8
December 9°C0°C84 mm 9– – 5.6

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Culpeper in May?

Daytime highs average 24°C and nights about 13°C.

When is the best time to visit Culpeper?

The best months are October, September, June, August.