Oregon in May

7.2out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 21°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.

21°CAvg high
12°CAvg low
12Rainy days (95 mm)
14:21 hDaylight
06:20Sunrise · 20:41 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 21°C
  • Frequent rain: about 12 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?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.4 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

0° -6° J 2° -5° F 8° -1° M 15° 5° A 21° 12° M 26° 17° J 28° 19° J 27° 18° A 24° 14° S 17° 8° O 10° 2° N 3° -3° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 0°C-6°C66 mm 10– – 3.8
February 2°C-5°C55 mm 9– – 4.2
March 8°C-1°C72 mm 10– – 5.2
April 15°C5°C93 mm 12– – 6.3
May 21°C12°C95 mm 12– – 7.2
June 26°C17°C90 mm 11– – 7.6
July 28°C19°C81 mm 11– – 7.6
August 27°C18°C81 mm 9– – 7.8
September 24°C14°C63 mm 8– – 8.0
October 17°C8°C65 mm 10– – 7.0
November 10°C2°C71 mm 9– – 5.8
December 3°C-3°C63 mm 10– – 4.4

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Oregon in May?

Daytime highs average 21°C and nights about 12°C.

When is the best time to visit Oregon?

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