Weather in Tacoma in May
In an average May, Tacoma sees a daily high around 64°F and a low around 46°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 64°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 55°F to 76°F |
| Average low | 46°F |
| Typical low range | 41°F to 52°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
88°F
1983-05-28
Lowest
46°F
1988-05-02
Low
Highest
61°F
1983-05-29
Lowest
32°F
1999-05-10
Feels-like
Highest
97°F
1983-05-28
Lowest
26°F
2002-05-07
Humidity
Highest
14.9 g/m³
1986-05-26
Lowest
4.8 g/m³
2012-05-10
Wind
Highest
17 mph
2010-05-03
Lowest
3 mph
2026-05-22
Gust
Highest
46 mph
2021-05-27
Lowest
9 mph
2026-05-22
Precip
Wettest
6.63 in
1984
Driest
0.49 in
1992
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