Fargo in May

7.3out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 20°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.

20°CAvg high
8°CAvg low
11Rainy days (88 mm)
14:50 hDaylight
05:58Sunrise · 20:49 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 20°C
  • Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • A light jacket for cooler evenings
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.5 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

-7° -16° J -4° -14° F 3° -6° M 13° 1° A 20° 8° M 25° 14° J 28° 16° J 27° 15° A 22° 10° S 13° 3° O 3° -5° N -4° -12° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -7°C-16°C19 mm 5– – 4.5
February -4°C-14°C18 mm 5– – 4.5
March 3°C-6°C35 mm 6– – 4.7
April 13°C1°C51 mm 8– – 6.5
May 20°C8°C88 mm 11– – 7.3
June 25°C14°C109 mm 12– – 7.4
July 28°C16°C95 mm 11– – 7.6
August 27°C15°C83 mm 9– – 7.9
September 22°C10°C72 mm 8– – 8.0
October 13°C3°C60 mm 7– – 6.7
November 3°C-5°C27 mm 5– – 4.9
December -4°C-12°C24 mm 6– – 4.3

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Fargo in May?

Daytime highs average 20°C and nights about 8°C.

When is the best time to visit Fargo?

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