Yakima in May

8.5out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C. Some rain: about 4 rainy days.

23°CAvg high
8°CAvg low
4Rainy days (18 mm)
14:49 hDaylight
05:34Sunrise · 20:23 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C
  • Some rain: about 4 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • A light jacket for cooler evenings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.4 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

4° -3° J 8° -2° F 13° 1° M 17° 4° A 23° 8° M 27° 11° J 32° 14° J 32° 14° A 26° 10° S 18° 5° O 9° 0° N 4° -3° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 4°C-3°C58 mm 11– – 4.4
February 8°C-2°C42 mm 8– – 5.5
March 13°C1°C33 mm 7– – 6.5
April 17°C4°C19 mm 4– – 7.8
May 23°C8°C18 mm 4– – 8.5
June 27°C11°C10 mm 2– – 8.8
July 32°C14°C3 mm 1– – 8.0
August 32°C14°C3 mm 1– – 8.3
September 26°C10°C8 mm 2– – 8.8
October 18°C5°C29 mm 5– – 7.7
November 9°C0°C52 mm 9– – 5.6
December 4°C-3°C66 mm 11– – 4.3

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Yakima in May?

Daytime highs average 23°C and nights about 8°C.

When is the best time to visit Yakima?

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