Washington weather in May
May is one of the best months to visit Washington: highs of 18°C (64°F) and about 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain on average. Nights average 8°C (47°F) and cloud cover 70% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th driest month of the year and the 5th warmest. Compared with April, it is warmer and drier; June brings highs of 20°C (68°F) and 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Seattle, the largest city in Washington. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Washington?
best month Weather score 67/100.
Yes. May is one of the best months for weather in Washington.
Does it rain a lot in Washington in May?
Some rain is normal: about 70 mm (2.8 in) falls in an average May. It is the 5th driest month of the year.
How warm is Washington in May?
Days average 18°C (64°F) and nights 8°C (47°F).
Washington weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C (45°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 174 mm | 80% | least pleasant |
| February | 8°C (46°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 108 mm | 74% | least pleasant |
| March | 10°C (51°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 138 mm | 79% | least pleasant |
| April | 13°C (56°F) | 5°C (40°F) | 95 mm | 75% | fair |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 70 mm | 70% | best |
| June | 20°C (68°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 51 mm | 68% | best |
| July | 23°C (74°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 19 mm | 47% | best |
| August | 23°C (74°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 29 mm | 48% | best |
| September | 20°C (68°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 58 mm | 53% | best |
| October | 15°C (58°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 125 mm | 68% | fair |
| November | 10°C (49°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 188 mm | 77% | least pleasant |
| December | 6°C (44°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 175 mm | 79% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Washington in May
Weather can differ a lot within Washington: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 18°C (64°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 70 mm | best |
| Tri-Cities | 23°C (74°F) | 10°C (49°F) | 27 mm | best |
| Spokane | 19°C (67°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 49 mm | best |
| Tacoma | 18°C (64°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 70 mm | best |
| Vancouver | 17°C (63°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 79 mm | best |
| Bellevue | 18°C (64°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 70 mm | best |
| Kent | 18°C (64°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 70 mm | best |
| Everett | 17°C (62°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 68 mm | fair |
| Renton | 18°C (64°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 70 mm | best |
| Federal Way | 18°C (64°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 70 mm | best |
| Spokane Valley | 19°C (67°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 49 mm | best |
| Yakima | 19°C (67°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm | best |