Weather for Louisville in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +77°F during the day, and approximately 5 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 17 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 154 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+77°F
Avg. max. temperature
+32°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
154 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Louisville has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Louisville in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Louisville for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +77°F with a maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +41°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 64% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +57°F to +86°F.
Is Louisville warm or cold in May?
Louisville is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +68°F to +77°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +48°F to +59°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 Louisville:
Climate in Louisville in May
Louisville weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+68°F
+77°F
+84°F
Min. temperature
+23°F
+32°F
+46°F
Max. temperature
+88°F
+93°F
+104°F
Rainfall
136 mm
154 mm
126 mm
Wind
3 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
62%
68%
69%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
5
5
5
Cloudy days
8
8
7
Rainy days
16
17
15
Snowy days
0
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 +68°F to +77°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 136 mm to 154 mm.Humidity rises from 62% to 68%.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 5 sunny days during the month.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Louisville in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Louisville is gradually decreasing during May, going from 7 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Louisville based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 90 mm, with a 35% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in Louisville, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Louisville wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 154 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 26% chance of precipitation and 75 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Louisville?
This is the weather in Louisville in May 2024:
1 May
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+58°F
2 May
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+61°F
3 May
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+65°F
4 May
☀️
+71°F
5 May
☀️
+76°F
6 May
☁️
+77°F
7 May
☀️
+75°F
8 May
☀️
+75°F
9 May
🌧️
+77°F
10 May
☀️
+78°F
11 May
☀️
+82°F
12 May
🌧️
+74°F
13 May
☁️
+84°F
14 May
☀️
+82°F
15 May
☀️
+77°F
16 May
☀️
+72°F
17 May
☀️
+78°F
18 May
☀️
+77°F
19 May
🌧️
+77°F
20 May
🌫️
+74°F
21 May
☀️
+76°F
22 May
☀️
+79°F
23 May
☀️
+83°F
24 May
☀️
+85°F
25 May
☀️
+81°F
26 May
☀️
+76°F
27 May
☀️
+74°F
28 May
☀️
+71°F
29 May
☁️
+84°F
30 May
☀️
+85°F
31 May
☀️
+87°F
In May 2024 Louisville had 23 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +77°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +57°F. The average humidity was 65%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 27%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Louisville climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Louisville 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 2012 (+70°F). The driest year was 1987 with only 957 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2011 with 1944 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Louisville in May:
Is May a good time to visit Louisville?
May is a really good time to go to Louisville. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Louisville.
Can you sunbathe in Louisville in May?
May is warm in Louisville. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Louisville rainy in May?
Louisville 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 Louisville in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Louisville 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 Louisville, 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.
