Independence in May

7.0out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 24°C. Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days.

24°CAvg high
14°CAvg low
13Rainy days (144 mm)
14:08 hDaylight
06:10Sunrise · 20:18 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 24°C
  • Frequent rain: about 13 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 (±3.6 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

4° -5° J 7° -3° F 14° 2° M 19° 8° A 24° 14° M 29° 19° J 31° 21° J 31° 20° A 26° 15° S 20° 9° O 12° 3° N 6° -3° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 4°C-5°C37 mm 6– – 4.9
February 7°C-3°C49 mm 6– – 5.5
March 14°C2°C78 mm 9– – 6.4
April 19°C8°C123 mm 11– – 7.0
May 24°C14°C144 mm 13– – 7.0
June 29°C19°C123 mm 11– – 7.3
July 31°C21°C95 mm 9– – 7.1
August 31°C20°C93 mm 9– – 7.4
September 26°C15°C93 mm 8– – 7.9
October 20°C9°C84 mm 8– – 7.6
November 12°C3°C62 mm 7– – 6.6
December 6°C-3°C46 mm 6– – 5.4

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Independence in May?

Daytime highs average 24°C and nights about 14°C.

When is the best time to visit Independence?

The best months are September, October, August.