Fort Smith in May

7.0out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C. Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days.

26°CAvg high
16°CAvg low
13Rainy days (150 mm)
13:52 hDaylight
06:18Sunrise · 20:10 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C
  • Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days

What to wear and pack

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

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.7 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° 0° J 13° 2° F 18° 6° M 22° 11° A 26° 16° M 31° 21° J 33° 22° J 33° 22° A 29° 18° S 23° 12° O 16° 6° N 11° 2° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 10°C0°C84 mm 9– – 5.8
February 13°C2°C84 mm 8– – 6.4
March 18°C6°C126 mm 11– – 6.7
April 22°C11°C148 mm 12– – 7.2
May 26°C16°C150 mm 13– – 7.0
June 31°C21°C92 mm 11– – 7.2
July 33°C22°C78 mm 9– – 6.8
August 33°C22°C63 mm 8– – 6.9
September 29°C18°C93 mm 8– – 8.0
October 23°C12°C106 mm 9– – 7.8
November 16°C6°C111 mm 9– – 6.9
December 11°C2°C97 mm 8– – 6.0

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Fort Smith in May?

Daytime highs average 26°C and nights about 16°C.

When is the best time to visit Fort Smith?

The best months are September, October.