Weather for Wichita in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +77°F during the day, and approximately 6 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 15 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 183 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+77°F
Avg. max. temperature
+34°F
Min.
+100°F
Max.
183 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Wichita has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Wichita in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Wichita for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +81°F with a maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +39°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 37% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +68°F to +88°F.
Is Wichita warm or cold in May?
Wichita is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +70°F to +77°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +46°F to +57°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 Wichita:
Climate in Wichita in May
Wichita weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+70°F
+77°F
+88°F
Min. temperature
+19°F
+34°F
+46°F
Max. temperature
+97°F
+100°F
+108°F
Rainfall
101 mm
183 mm
167 mm
Wind
5 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
61%
68%
66%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1012 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
8
6
8
Cloudy days
7
7
5
Rainy days
12
15
13
Snowy days
1
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 +70°F to +77°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 101 mm to 183 mm.Humidity rises from 61% to 68%.Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 5 m/s to 4 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 Wichita 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 Wichita is gradually decreasing during May, going from 5 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Wichita based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 100 mm, with a 39% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 37 mm, which is moderate 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 Wichita, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Wichita wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 183 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 15 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Wichita?
This is the weather in Wichita in May 2024:
1 May
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+69°F
2 May
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+70°F
3 May
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+76°F
4 May
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+73°F
5 May
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+73°F
6 May
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+93°F
7 May
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+91°F
8 May
☀️
+88°F
9 May
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+85°F
10 May
🌧️
+83°F
11 May
🌧️
+81°F
12 May
☀️
+89°F
13 May
☀️
+86°F
14 May
🌧️
+82°F
15 May
🌫️
+71°F
16 May
☁️
+67°F
17 May
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+79°F
18 May
☀️
+80°F
19 May
🌧️
+77°F
20 May
☀️
+70°F
21 May
☀️
+73°F
22 May
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+75°F
23 May
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+78°F
24 May
☀️
+81°F
25 May
☁️
+80°F
26 May
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+83°F
27 May
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+82°F
28 May
☁️
+80°F
29 May
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+81°F
30 May
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+88°F
31 May
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+87°F
In May 2024 Wichita had 20 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +68°F. The average humidity was 64%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 15%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Wichita climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Wichita in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+65°F) and the highest in 2012 (+74°F). The driest year was 1988 with only 688 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 1522 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Wichita in May:
Is May a good time to visit Wichita?
May is a really good time to go to Wichita. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Wichita.
Can you sunbathe in Wichita in May?
May is warm in Wichita. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Wichita rainy in May?
Wichita 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 Wichita in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Wichita 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 Wichita, 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.
