Shelbyville in May

7.2out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C. Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days.

23°CAvg high
13°CAvg low
13Rainy days (122 mm)
14:10 hDaylight
06:34Sunrise · 20:45 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°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

3° -5° J 6° -3° F 11° 1° M 18° 7° A 23° 13° M 28° 18° J 29° 20° J 28° 19° A 26° 14° S 19° 8° O 12° 3° N 5° -2° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 3°C-5°C83 mm 10– – 4.2
February 6°C-3°C73 mm 9– – 4.9
March 11°C1°C102 mm 11– – 5.7
April 18°C7°C121 mm 12– – 6.7
May 23°C13°C122 mm 13– – 7.2
June 28°C18°C107 mm 12– – 7.4
July 29°C20°C89 mm 11– – 7.6
August 28°C19°C69 mm 9– – 7.9
September 26°C14°C74 mm 7– – 8.1
October 19°C8°C80 mm 9– – 7.4
November 12°C3°C89 mm 9– – 6.1
December 5°C-2°C86 mm 10– – 4.7

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Shelbyville in May?

Daytime highs average 23°C and nights about 13°C.

When is the best time to visit Shelbyville?

The best months are September, August, July.