Duluth in May

6.0out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Cool: highs only around 12°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.

12°CAvg high
6°CAvg low
11Rainy days (97 mm)
14:50 hDaylight
05:40Sunrise · 20:30 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cool: highs only around 12°C
  • Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • A warm jacket
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.7 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

-7° -13° J -5° -12° F 0° -6° M 6° -1° A 12° 6° M 19° 13° J 24° 18° J 24° 18° A 20° 14° S 12° 7° O 4° -1° N -3° -8° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -7°C-13°C27 mm 7– – 4.2
February -5°C-12°C28 mm 5– – 4.4
March 0°C-6°C48 mm 8– – 4.1
April 6°C-1°C85 mm 10– – 4.9
May 12°C6°C97 mm 11– – 6.0
June 19°C13°C104 mm 12– – 6.9
July 24°C18°C99 mm 11– – 7.5
August 24°C18°C101 mm 10– – 7.6
September 20°C14°C93 mm 10– – 7.3
October 12°C7°C103 mm 11– – 5.9
November 4°C-1°C67 mm 9– – 4.8
December -3°C-8°C45 mm 8– – 4.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Duluth in May?

Daytime highs average 12°C and nights about 6°C.

When is the best time to visit Duluth?

The best months are August, July, September.