Weather in Washington in May
In an average May, Washington sees a daily high around 75°F and a low around 56°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 75°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 63°F to 86°F |
| Average low | 56°F |
| Typical low range | 46°F to 66°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
98°F
1991-05-30
Lowest
52°F
2020-05-09
Low
Highest
77°F
1991-05-31
Lowest
35°F
1986-05-04
Feels-like
Highest
124°F
1991-05-30
Lowest
25°F
2020-05-09
Humidity
Highest
20.3 g/m³
1991-05-28
Lowest
3.2 g/m³
1986-05-03
Wind
Highest
22 mph
2014-05-16
Lowest
3 mph
2016-05-31
Gust
Highest
53 mph
1989-05-06
Lowest
10 mph
1999-05-30
Precip
Wettest
8.31 in
1989
Driest
0.90 in
1999
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