Are you considering a trip to Tulsa in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +79°F and about 6 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 15 rainy days and 165 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 Tulsa;
Average weather
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+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+36°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
165 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Tulsa has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Tulsa in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Tulsa for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in May is +81°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +90°F during the day and a minimum of +41°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 37% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +88°F.
Is Tulsa warm or cold in May?
Tulsa is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +72°F to +79°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +52°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 Tulsa:
Climate in Tulsa in May
Tulsa weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+72°F
+79°F
+88°F
Min. temperature
+27°F
+36°F
+52°F
Max. temperature
+93°F
+97°F
+102°F
Rainfall
117 mm
165 mm
117 mm
Wind
4 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
62%
70%
69%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1012 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
8
6
7
Cloudy days
8
7
7
Rainy days
13
15
13
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 +72°F to +79°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 117 mm to 165 mm.Humidity rises from 62% to 70%.Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in April to 6 in May.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Tulsa in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Tulsa is gradually increasing during May, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Tulsa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 42%, leading to total precipitation of around 152 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 46 mm, which is moderate rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in Tulsa, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Tulsa wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 165 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 31 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Tulsa?
This is the weather in Tulsa in May 2024:
1 May
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+70°F
2 May
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+74°F
3 May
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+77°F
4 May
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+74°F
5 May
☁️
+77°F
6 May
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+89°F
7 May
☁️
+86°F
8 May
☁️
+88°F
9 May
☁️
+87°F
10 May
☁️
+85°F
11 May
☁️
+79°F
12 May
☁️
+83°F
13 May
☁️
+84°F
14 May
🌧️
+82°F
15 May
🌧️
+79°F
16 May
☁️
+74°F
17 May
☁️
+72°F
18 May
☁️
+80°F
19 May
☁️
+79°F
20 May
☁️
+73°F
21 May
☁️
+77°F
22 May
☁️
+79°F
23 May
☁️
+81°F
24 May
🌧️
+76°F
25 May
☀️
+83°F
26 May
☁️
+85°F
27 May
☁️
+83°F
28 May
☁️
+83°F
29 May
☁️
+83°F
30 May
☁️
+86°F
31 May
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+88°F
In May 2024 Tulsa had 4 sunny days, 24 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +70°F. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 20%. 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 Tulsa climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Tulsa in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+69°F) and the highest in 2012 (+76°F). The driest year was 2006 with only 605 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 1792 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tulsa in May:
Is May a good time to visit Tulsa?
May is a really good time to go to Tulsa. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Tulsa.
Can you sunbathe in Tulsa in May?
May is warm in Tulsa. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Tulsa rainy in May?
Tulsa 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 Tulsa in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Tulsa 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 Tulsa, 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.
