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Omaha in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Omaha in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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May

Weather in Omaha in May 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Are you considering a trip to Omaha in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +73°F and about 5 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 10 rainy days and 129 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+73°F
Avg. max. temperature
+28°F
Min.
+100°F
Max.
129 mm
Total precipitation
64%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Omaha has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Omaha in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Omaha 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 +90°F during the day and a minimum of +37°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 45% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +63°F to +86°F.

Is Omaha warm or cold in May?

Omaha is typically warm in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +64°F to +73°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +41°F to +54°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 Omaha:

Climate in Omaha in May

Omaha weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+64°F+73°F+84°F
Min. temperature
+14°F+28°F+41°F
Max. temperature
+91°F+100°F+104°F
Rainfall
89 mm129 mm130 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
61%64%66%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1012 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
656
Cloudy days
876
Rainy days
10108
Snowy days
100

May weather is still as good as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +64°F to +73°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 89 mm to 129 mm. Humidity rises from 61% to 64%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 4 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in April to 5 in May.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Omaha in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 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 Omaha is gradually decreasing during May, going from 7 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Omaha based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 35%, leading to total precipitation of around 43 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 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 Omaha, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Omaha wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 27% chance of precipitation and 130 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 5 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Omaha?

This is the weather in Omaha in May 2023:
1 May
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+62°F
2 May
☀️
+66°F
3 May
☀️
+73°F
4 May
☀️
+83°F
5 May
☁️
+74°F
6 May
🌫️
+75°F
7 May
☁️
+84°F
8 May
☀️
+83°F
9 May
☁️
+80°F
10 May
☁️
+83°F
11 May
☁️
+83°F
12 May
🌧️
+82°F
13 May
☁️
+80°F
14 May
☁️
+78°F
15 May
🌧️
+63°F
16 May
☁️
+78°F
17 May
☀️
+83°F
18 May
☁️
+82°F
19 May
☁️
+78°F
20 May
☀️
+72°F
21 May
☀️
+80°F
22 May
☀️
+80°F
23 May
☁️
+83°F
24 May
☀️
+86°F
25 May
☁️
+83°F
26 May
🌫️
+82°F
27 May
☀️
+81°F
28 May
☀️
+84°F
29 May
☁️
+87°F
30 May
☁️
+90°F
31 May
☁️
+86°F
In May 2023 Omaha had 12 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +79°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +63°F. The average humidity was 59%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 17%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Omaha climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Omaha in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1993 (+58°F) and the highest in 2012 (+68°F). The driest year was 2000 with only 479 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 1494 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Omaha in May:

Is May a good time to visit Omaha?

May is a really good time to go to Omaha. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Omaha.

Can you sunbathe in Omaha in May?

May is warm in Omaha. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Omaha rainy in May?

Omaha 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 Omaha in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Omaha in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Omaha

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Omaha, 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.