May could be a good time to visit Lihue, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +77°F, and there are typically 1 sunny days in May. However, expect about 26 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 94 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+77°F
Avg. max. temperature
+59°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
94 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
26 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lihue has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in Lihue in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Lihue for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +79°F with a maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +64°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +79°F.
Is Lihue warm or cold in May?
Lihue is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +75°F to +77°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +70°F to +72°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 Lihue:
Climate in Lihue in May
Lihue weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+75°F
+77°F
+79°F
Min. temperature
+59°F
+59°F
+66°F
Max. temperature
+84°F
+88°F
+88°F
Rainfall
101 mm
94 mm
80 mm
Wind
5 m/s
5 m/s
5 m/s
Humidity
75%
75%
75%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1017 HPa
1017 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
0
Cloudy days
3
4
3
Rainy days
26
26
27
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +75°F to +77°F during the day.As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 101 mm to 94 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 75%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 5 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.
Wind speed in Lihue in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Lihue is gradually increasing during May, going from 4 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Lihue based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 121 mm, with a 90% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 28 mm, which is moderate rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 28 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Lihue wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 74% chance of precipitation and 144 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 90% chance of precipitation and 80 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Lihue?
This is the weather in Lihue in May 2024:
1 May
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+80°F
2 May
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+80°F
3 May
🌧️
+80°F
4 May
🌧️
+80°F
5 May
🌧️
+80°F
6 May
🌧️
+80°F
7 May
☁️
+79°F
8 May
☁️
+80°F
9 May
🌧️
+80°F
10 May
🌧️
+79°F
11 May
☁️
+79°F
12 May
🌧️
+79°F
13 May
🌧️
+78°F
14 May
☁️
+76°F
15 May
☁️
+78°F
16 May
☁️
+78°F
17 May
🌧️
+78°F
18 May
🌧️
+77°F
19 May
🌧️
+80°F
20 May
🌧️
+81°F
21 May
☀️
+81°F
22 May
🌧️
+81°F
23 May
🌧️
+80°F
24 May
🌧️
+80°F
25 May
🌧️
+79°F
26 May
🌧️
+79°F
27 May
🌧️
+80°F
28 May
🌧️
+79°F
29 May
🌧️
+80°F
30 May
🌧️
+80°F
31 May
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+80°F
In May 2024 Lihue had 1 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 22 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +79°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +77°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 56%. The average wind speed was 5 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 Lihue climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Lihue in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+74°F) and the highest in 2019 (+81°F). The driest year was 1983 with only 528 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1982 with 2613 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lihue in May:
Is May a good time to visit Lihue?
It’s always a good time to visit Lihue, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Lihue in May?
May is warm in Lihue. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Lihue rainy in May?
Lihue 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 Lihue in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Lihue 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 Lihue, 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.