Weather for Spokane in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +70°F during the day, and approximately 7 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 15 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 60 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+70°F
Avg. max. temperature
+28°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
60 mm
Total precipitation
57%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Spokane has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Spokane in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Spokane 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 +91°F and a minimum of +43°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 7% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +79°F.
Is Spokane warm or cold in May?
Spokane is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +61°F to +70°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +39°F to +46°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Spokane:
Climate in Spokane in May
Spokane weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+61°F
+70°F
+77°F
Min. temperature
+23°F
+28°F
+36°F
Max. temperature
+88°F
+97°F
+109°F
Rainfall
53 mm
60 mm
51 mm
Wind
4 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
60%
57%
54%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1012 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
5
7
8
Cloudy days
7
8
8
Rainy days
16
15
12
Snowy days
1
0
0
May often has better weather than April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +61°F to +70°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 53 mm to 60 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 60% to 57%.Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 5 to 7.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Spokane 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 Spokane is gradually increasing during May, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Spokane based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 58 mm, with a 45% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light 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 Spokane, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Spokane wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 43% chance of precipitation and 66 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 20 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Spokane?
This is the weather in Spokane in May 2024:
1 May
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+82°F
2 May
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+87°F
3 May
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+86°F
4 May
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+86°F
5 May
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+77°F
6 May
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+55°F
7 May
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+63°F
8 May
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+64°F
9 May
🌧️
+62°F
10 May
☁️
+69°F
11 May
☀️
+74°F
12 May
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+80°F
13 May
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+83°F
14 May
☀️
+84°F
15 May
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+85°F
16 May
🌧️
+79°F
17 May
☀️
+81°F
18 May
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+85°F
19 May
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+89°F
20 May
🌫️
+91°F
21 May
🌫️
+90°F
22 May
☁️
+80°F
23 May
☀️
+69°F
24 May
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+71°F
25 May
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+76°F
26 May
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+77°F
27 May
☁️
+76°F
28 May
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+75°F
29 May
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+81°F
30 May
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+81°F
31 May
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+79°F
In May 2024 Spokane had 18 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +79°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +55°F. The average humidity was 58%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 16%. The average wind speed was 3 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 Spokane climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Spokane in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+57°F) and the highest in 2015 (+65°F). The driest year was 1985 with only 339 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1995 with 743 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Spokane in May:
Is May a good time to visit Spokane?
May is a really good time to go to Spokane. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Spokane.
Can you sunbathe in Spokane in May?
May has mild temperatures in Spokane. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Spokane rainy in May?
Spokane 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 Spokane in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Spokane 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 Spokane, 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.
