La Crosse in May

7.0out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 21°C. Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days.

21°CAvg high
10°CAvg low
13Rainy days (108 mm)
14:32 hDaylight
05:45Sunrise · 20:17 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 21°C
  • Frequent rain: about 13 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 (2.8 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

-3° -11° J 0° -9° F 7° -3° M 14° 4° A 21° 10° M 26° 16° J 28° 18° J 26° 17° A 23° 12° S 15° 6° O 6° -1° N 0° -8° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -3°C-11°C32 mm 7– – 4.2
February 0°C-9°C32 mm 6– – 4.3
March 7°C-3°C59 mm 9– – 5.1
April 14°C4°C95 mm 12– – 6.2
May 21°C10°C108 mm 13– – 7.0
June 26°C16°C119 mm 12– – 7.3
July 28°C18°C100 mm 10– – 7.6
August 26°C17°C86 mm 10– – 7.7
September 23°C12°C81 mm 9– – 7.8
October 15°C6°C72 mm 9– – 6.8
November 6°C-1°C51 mm 7– – 5.4
December 0°C-8°C40 mm 7– – 4.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is La Crosse in May?

Daytime highs average 21°C and nights about 10°C.

When is the best time to visit La Crosse?

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