Planning a trip to Lexington in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +75°F and approximately 8 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 18 rainy days and 145 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+75°F
Avg. max. temperature
+28°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
145 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lexington has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Lexington in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Lexington for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +84°F during the day to a minimum of +36°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +73°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 59% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +55°F to +84°F.
Is Lexington warm or cold in May?
Lexington is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +66°F to +75°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +46°F to +55°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Lexington:
Climate in Lexington in May
Lexington weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+66°F
+75°F
+82°F
Min. temperature
+21°F
+28°F
+45°F
Max. temperature
+88°F
+91°F
+102°F
Rainfall
125 mm
145 mm
126 mm
Wind
3 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
64%
70%
71%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
8
8
8
Cloudy days
5
5
4
Rainy days
16
18
18
Snowy days
1
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +66°F to +75°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 125 mm to 145 mm.Humidity rises from 64% to 70%.Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 8 sunny days during the month.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Lexington in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Lexington is gradually decreasing during May, going from 6 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Lexington based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 45% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 153 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 44 mm, which is moderate rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in Lexington, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Lexington wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 145 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 26% chance of precipitation and 77 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Lexington?
This is the weather in Lexington in May 2024:
1 May
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+55°F
2 May
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+59°F
3 May
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+60°F
4 May
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+67°F
5 May
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+74°F
6 May
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+76°F
7 May
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+72°F
8 May
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+73°F
9 May
☁️
+73°F
10 May
☀️
+76°F
11 May
☁️
+81°F
12 May
☁️
+74°F
13 May
🌧️
+80°F
14 May
🌧️
+79°F
15 May
☀️
+75°F
16 May
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+69°F
17 May
☀️
+74°F
18 May
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+77°F
19 May
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+78°F
20 May
☀️
+73°F
21 May
☀️
+73°F
22 May
☀️
+76°F
23 May
☀️
+81°F
24 May
☀️
+80°F
25 May
☀️
+75°F
26 May
☀️
+75°F
27 May
☀️
+73°F
28 May
🌧️
+67°F
29 May
☁️
+79°F
30 May
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+83°F
31 May
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+84°F
In May 2024 Lexington had 18 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +73°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +55°F. The average humidity was 64%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 27%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Lexington climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Lexington in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+63°F) and the highest in 2024 (+68°F). The driest year was 2005 with only 875 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2024 with 2365 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lexington in May:
Is May a good time to visit Lexington?
May is a really good time to go to Lexington. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Lexington.
Can you sunbathe in Lexington in May?
May is warm in Lexington. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Lexington rainy in May?
Lexington is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Lexington in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Lexington in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Lexington, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
