Moorhead 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 (89 mm)
14:50 hDaylight
05:58Sunrise · 20:48 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 26° 14° J 28° 16° J 27° 15° A 22° 10° S 13° 3° O 4° -5° N -4° -12° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -7°C-16°C20 mm 5– – 4.5
February -4°C-14°C19 mm 4– – 4.5
March 3°C-6°C36 mm 6– – 4.7
April 13°C1°C54 mm 8– – 6.5
May 20°C8°C89 mm 11– – 7.3
June 26°C14°C110 mm 12– – 7.4
July 28°C16°C94 mm 10– – 7.6
August 27°C15°C82 mm 9– – 7.9
September 22°C10°C74 mm 8– – 8.0
October 13°C3°C61 mm 8– – 6.6
November 4°C-5°C28 mm 5– – 5.0
December -4°C-12°C24 mm 6– – 4.3

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Moorhead in May?

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

When is the best time to visit Moorhead?

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