Alexandria in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate
Weather in Alexandria in May 2027
Average weather
Average temperature in Alexandria in May
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +79°F with a maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +59°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 39% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +73°F to +86°F.
Is Alexandria warm or cold in May?
Alexandria is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +73°F to +79°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +59°F to +64°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 Alexandria:
Water temperature in Alexandria in May
Water in Alexandria in May is Fresh. It varies from +66°F to +73°F, with an average of +69°F. The air temperature averaging +79°F is higher than the water temperature.
In May, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:
Can you swim in Alexandria in May?
Climate in Alexandria in May
| April | May | June | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. temperature | +73°F | +79°F | +82°F | |||
| Min. temperature | +48°F | +54°F | +55°F | |||
| Max. temperature | +104°F | +111°F | +108°F | |||
| Rainfall | 2 mm | 1 mm | 0 mm | |||
| Wind | 3 m/s | 3 m/s | 3 m/s | |||
| Avg. water temperature | +65°F | +69°F | +75°F | |||
| Humidity | 65% | 66% | 68% | |||
| Air pressure | 1013 HPa | 1012 HPa | 1010 HPa | |||
☀️ | Sunny days | 19 | 23 | 26 | ||
☁️ | Cloudy days | 8 | 7 | 4 | ||
🌧️ | Rainy days | 3 | 1 | 0 | ||
❄️ | Snowy days | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Our opinion | Great | Great | Great | |||
May weather is still as great as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +73°F to +79°F during the day. As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 2 mm to 1 mm. Humidity rises from 65% to 66%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 19 to 23.
June brings much the same weather, it remains great.
Wind
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 Alexandria is gradually increasing during May, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
How was the weather last May in Alexandria?
Climate Change Over the Years
The climate in Alexandria in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+73°F) and the highest in 2018 (+79°F). The driest year was 1999 with only 25 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2024 with 157 mm.
FAQ
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Monthly weather in Alexandria
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Alexandria, 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.
