Are you considering a trip to Oklahoma City in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +81°F and about 6 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 13 rainy days and 120 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
May is usually the wettest month of the year in Oklahoma City;
Average weather
☀️
+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+36°F
Min.
+102°F
Max.
120 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Oklahoma City has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Oklahoma City in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Oklahoma City for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in May is +79°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +91°F during the day and a minimum of +45°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 35% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +86°F.
Is Oklahoma City warm or cold in May?
Oklahoma City is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +73°F to +81°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +50°F to +61°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 Oklahoma City:
Climate in Oklahoma City in May
Oklahoma City weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+73°F
+81°F
+88°F
Min. temperature
+25°F
+36°F
+50°F
Max. temperature
+97°F
+102°F
+108°F
Rainfall
85 mm
120 mm
101 mm
Wind
5 m/s
5 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
61%
68%
67%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1011 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
7
6
7
Cloudy days
10
8
8
Rainy days
11
13
11
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 +73°F to +81°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 85 mm to 120 mm.Humidity rises from 61% to 68%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 5 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 7 sunny days in April to 6 in May.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Oklahoma City in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 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 Oklahoma City is gradually increasing during May, going from 3 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Oklahoma City based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 68%, leading to total precipitation of around 141 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 37 mm, which is moderate rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 21 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in Oklahoma City, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Oklahoma City wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 42% chance of precipitation and 120 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 20 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Oklahoma City?
This is the weather in Oklahoma City in May 2024:
1 May
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+71°F
2 May
☀️
+75°F
3 May
☀️
+73°F
4 May
🌧️
+67°F
5 May
☀️
+90°F
6 May
☀️
+91°F
7 May
☀️
+86°F
8 May
☀️
+86°F
9 May
☀️
+86°F
10 May
☁️
+83°F
11 May
☁️
+78°F
12 May
🌫️
+86°F
13 May
🌧️
+80°F
14 May
🌧️
+77°F
15 May
🌫️
+75°F
16 May
☁️
+70°F
17 May
☀️
+77°F
18 May
🌧️
+75°F
19 May
🌧️
+79°F
20 May
☁️
+73°F
21 May
☁️
+76°F
22 May
☀️
+75°F
23 May
🌧️
+75°F
24 May
☁️
+82°F
25 May
☁️
+78°F
26 May
☁️
+82°F
27 May
☁️
+81°F
28 May
☁️
+80°F
29 May
🌧️
+78°F
30 May
☀️
+86°F
31 May
☁️
+86°F
In May 2024 Oklahoma City had 11 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +79°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +68°F. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 26%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Oklahoma City climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Oklahoma City in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+69°F) and the highest in 2006 (+77°F). The driest year was 2006 with only 441 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 1131 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Oklahoma City in May:
Is May a good time to visit Oklahoma City?
May is a really good time to go to Oklahoma City. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Oklahoma City.
Can you sunbathe in Oklahoma City in May?
May is warm in Oklahoma City. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Oklahoma City rainy in May?
Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City, 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.
