Parkersburg in May
7.0out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C. Frequent rain: about 14 rainy days.
23°CAvg high
13°CAvg low
14Rainy days (125 mm)
14:09 hDaylight
06:18Sunrise · 20:27 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C
- Frequent rain: about 14 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.4 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 (±4.4 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
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C | -3°C | 95 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.4 |
| February | 7°C | -2°C | 92 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.9 |
| March | 12°C | 2°C | 118 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.5 |
| April | 19°C | 8°C | 112 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.7 |
| May | 23°C | 13°C | 125 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.0 |
| June | 27°C | 17°C | 120 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.1 |
| July | 29°C | 20°C | 113 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.1 |
| August | 29°C | 19°C | 91 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.5 |
| September | 26°C | 15°C | 94 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| October | 19°C | 9°C | 86 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.4 |
| November | 13°C | 3°C | 85 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.3 |
| December | 7°C | 0°C | 96 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Parkersburg in May?
Daytime highs average 23°C and nights about 13°C.
When is the best time to visit Parkersburg?
The best months are September, August, October.