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St Louis in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in St Louis in May will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for St Louis, based on historical data.
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May

Weather in St Louis in May 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Planning a trip to St Louis in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +77°F and approximately 7 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 17 rainy days and 130 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+77°F
Avg. max. temperature
+37°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
130 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: St Louis has good weather in May.

Average temperature in St Louis in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in St Louis for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +91°F during the day to a minimum of +45°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +81°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 54% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +63°F to +88°F.

Is St Louis warm or cold in May?

St Louis 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 St Louis:

Climate in St Louis in May

St Louis weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+68°F+77°F+86°F
Min. temperature
+23°F+37°F+48°F
Max. temperature
+91°F+93°F+106°F
Rainfall
113 mm130 mm108 mm
Wind
3 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
64%68%69%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1013 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
878
Cloudy days
665
Rainy days
151715
Snowy days
000

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 113 mm to 130 mm. Humidity rises from 64% to 68%. Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in April to 7 in May.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in St Louis 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 St Louis 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 St Louis based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 39% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 73 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 21 mm, which is considered light rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in St Louis, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
St Louis wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 130 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 43 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in St Louis?

This is the weather in St Louis in May 2023:
1 May
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+63°F
2 May
☀️
+65°F
3 May
☀️
+68°F
4 May
☀️
+76°F
5 May
☀️
+74°F
6 May
☁️
+82°F
7 May
☀️
+91°F
8 May
☀️
+85°F
9 May
☁️
+81°F
10 May
☀️
+81°F
11 May
☀️
+80°F
12 May
🌧️
+81°F
13 May
☀️
+84°F
14 May
☀️
+87°F
15 May
🌫️
+75°F
16 May
☁️
+72°F
17 May
☀️
+83°F
18 May
☀️
+82°F
19 May
☀️
+81°F
20 May
☀️
+73°F
21 May
☀️
+78°F
22 May
☀️
+81°F
23 May
☀️
+85°F
24 May
☀️
+87°F
25 May
☀️
+83°F
26 May
☀️
+77°F
27 May
☀️
+80°F
28 May
☀️
+81°F
29 May
☀️
+86°F
30 May
☀️
+89°F
31 May
☁️
+89°F
In May 2023 St Louis had 25 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +63°F. The average humidity was 62%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 21%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+64°F) and the highest in 2012 (+71°F). The driest year was 2007 with only 666 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1575 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in St Louis in May:

Is May a good time to visit St Louis?

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

Can you sunbathe in St Louis in May?

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

Is St Louis rainy in May?

St Louis 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 St Louis in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in St Louis 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 St Louis

Source of the data

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